In addition to all this in-depth work, like on our META POWER TR, META SX and CLASH bikes, we now offer a 'Flip Chip' on the shock absorber extension in order to more acutely adjust the geometry, and therefore fit your personal style! This system means you can influence the height of the bottom bracket as well as the steerer and saddle angles within seconds. The use of double-row Enduro Bearings allows a more homogeneous deformation of the frame without the loss of stiffness via the bearings. The stiffness of the frame is always the subject of much attention. Mike Kazimer, reporter at Pinkbike, describes the META TR 29 as one of the funnest bikes he’s ridden! Plus, the TR shows liveness and is playful when it comes to the terrain and pumping for speed etc. Thanks to 140mm of rear travel and the 150mm or 160mm fork, it tackles most obstacles without hesitation. The much lighter Switchblade feels far more efficient and snappy on the uphill when compared to the Meta TR, but the Meta feels far more calm and composed when the trail gets steep and rough. The TR is seamlessly capable of transcending from uphill to downhill and soaking up all types of lumps and bumps in between. Pivot Switchblade Team XTR This is a somewhat similar story as the Spectral comparison, but to a greater degree. The result is a particularly harmonious bike, a formidable pedaller and ideal companion for long active rides. A straighter seat angle (and reduced offset). Reworked and modifiable kinematics making the bike more dynamic.

We got the result we wanted thanks to a few key points: When we developed the META TR 29, our intentions were clear - to make a bike that performs very well uphill but that also retains the COMMENCAL downhill DNA.

Commencal meta tr 29