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COMMENCAL META AM 29 Team Replica Review
COMMENCAL is on a roll: Cecile Ravanel has been dominating the Enduro World Series, and so far Amaury Pierron has consecutively taken the top step of the 2018 Downhill World Cup. Will the recently introduced COMMENCAL META AM 29 also come out on top in this group test? For an overview of the...
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Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
Be the first RB review? Someone's gotta take the plunge
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I’m almost there. Testing one tomoz.
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Max Pfaff
Mostly not. Paid for by the manufacturer in a controlled environment or local track during a press launch. They often all just regurgitate the manufacturers speil. There’s def some good reviews and unbiased reviews around, but I find it beneficial to also get feedback from the regular punter.
So far the Meta seems awesome, but really wanted some feedback on one of the air shock models as I’ve seen none of those.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
It's super frustrating how many glowing "first-ride" reviews end with "we've got the __ on loan for the next few months and are looking forward to getting some more time in the saddle and will be post a more in-depth long-term review in a few months time" but the same bike is never seen on the same website again (even years later).
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Totally agree, or the later review is a paragraph talking about a creaking bottom bracket and a shifting issue on XT or GX that is on pretty much every bike you are looking at!
Yeah ok. I generally find enduro-mtb group tests pretty good. They highlight positives, negatives and suggested tuning tips. Likewise pinkbike, mbr and sometimes bikemag.
I would be surprised if someone in the 'real world' had an opposing view (i.e. decends terribly and climbs like a mountain goat).
Jump in and enjoy the experience. That's what I did for my Orbea. Most of what I read in the reviews was pretty accurate.
I would be surprised if someone in the 'real world' had an opposing view (i.e. decends terribly and climbs like a mountain goat).
Jump in and enjoy the experience. That's what I did for my Orbea. Most of what I read in the reviews was pretty accurate.
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Max Pfaff
True, not bagging completely, as they're a definite start to gauge whether a bike has merit or not. Just need to take with a grain of salt IMO.
Also, as you say the group tests with back to back comparisons are pretty good. The latest Enduro Mag issue actually compares the Meta in a big enduro bike test. They recommended trying an air shock on the coil signature model for more pop and less weight.
Also, as you say the group tests with back to back comparisons are pretty good. The latest Enduro Mag issue actually compares the Meta in a big enduro bike test. They recommended trying an air shock on the coil signature model for more pop and less weight.