Commencal Meta AM3 Mens Suspension Bike 2012
The Commencal Meta AM3 Suspension Bike 2012 is the essence of COMMENCALs philosophy, our take on the pleasure of riding simple, fun and affordable bikes. The Meta AM3 is Alloy framed bike. With fant ....Read More...
What can I say this bike has totally blown me away. Rode Cwmcarn dh, Xc and ripped up at he FOD to get everything dialled in. Climbs really well considering its quite a hardcore machine and descends like a super agile dh bike. Great spec and sweet colour very eye catching . One thing to note, the rear shock does collect a lot of mud, I hope they bring a guard out soon or I'll have to get one made up. Once you get up to speed this thing is lke a cruise missile . I thought my last bike was perfect for me but this is just something else, I just want to get out and ride the wheels off it every opertunity I get (shame I got to work). Anyone thinking of buying do it, it can handle anything as the name states ups downs , all day rides. I love it. Super powerful rx brakes , plush suspension,slick 10 speed group set + great quality commencal own branded parts. A lot of money but worth every penny in my opinion.
Got this delivered to my front door by DHL on wednesday after a 2 week wait but it sure was worth waiting for! The bike was pretty much ready to go after 10 minutes of "tinkering" and 50 minutes of just looking at it. It really is eyecatching. CRC also included all the tools needed and a water bottle! I had to add some air to both the front and rear suspension(im 1.95m and 90 kilos), but was not much work. The headset also had some play in it so had to tighten it up a bit. Rode it about 10km on road on a relatively steep climb the whole way, didnt break a sweat !! Then i hit the local forest trails and WOW. Just floats over roots and rocks like their not even there... Taking it to Hafjell (the whistler of europe ;) ) this weekend to test it out on the downhill tracks :D Should be interesting! The bike is lightish,but feels strong and gives me confidense when riding. Been on it about 15 hours in 3 days hehe, cant stop riding. I think i will add a dropper post sometime in the future :)
Positives: Looks, weight, sturdy feel, 2x10 gea**et and price ! Negatives: Play in headset on arrival(easily fixed), Had to modify the car mount as the top tube is THIK ! Rear shock also collects mud like theres no tomorrow
Over all, great "do it all" bike for a great price!
Bought this bike as my first full suspension bike and although i could have spent less, i could have spent a hell of a lot more on one!! Took a few runs get to grips with it but after my first full day at Antur Stiniog im left very impressed. Granted i am new to this scene and dont really know whats good and whats bad, but it worked all day, performed brilliantly and left me with a smile on my face. I would recommend this bike to people in the same skill set and experience as me but maybe a seasoned pro would find fault with it. I did get a puncture after reading that the Rocket Ron tyres were prone to pinch punctures in a review elsewhere so may change that in time. Brakes are amazing and were one of the major draws to this bike for me. The internal cable routing is a little bit rattly knocking about normally but as soon as you start descending your mind goes off it and are focused on the path ahead.
We've put this guide together to assist you in choosing the best mountain bike for you. It will give you an idea of what you should expect to pay and the bike's intended use.
Expect to pay
- Around £350 for hardtails (front suspension fork)
- Around £800 for full-suspension (suspension front and rear)
Intended use
- Leisure rides
- Fire roads
- Beginner trails
- General off-road riding
Components to expect
- Durable, reliable entry-level parts
- Strong, reliable mechanical disc brakes
- Aluminium/steel frame
Geometry and ride feel
- Relaxed, comfortable riding position
Expect to pay
- Around £600 for hardtails
- Around £1100 for full-suspension
Intended use
- Versatile all-rounder
- Trail riding
- Natural trails
- Blue/red/black trail centre routes
- Race-capable
Components to expect
- Lighter, higher performance and upgraded components all round
- Lightweight frame with upgrading potential
- Dependable hydraulic disc brakes
- Adjustable forks with 100mm or more travel
Geometry and ride feel
- More gravity friendly, trail-oriented position
Expect to pay
- Around £1400 for hardtails
- Around £2000 for full-suspension
Intended use
- At the lightweight end of the scale, the bikes are built for out-and-out speed, suitable for marathon and cross-country racing or all day epic rides
- Downhill and freeride bikes are made for gravity racing, jumping, and are built to takes the biggest hits
Components to expect
- High end, lightweight parts
- Carbon fibre or titanium frames
- Bombproof aluminium frames
Geometry and ride feel
- Steep head and seat angles for optimum seated pedalling position
- More of a 'stretched' feel
Driven by a passion for cycling since 1985, CRC continues as the vibrant company it started out as, made up of many people just like you – people who love to ride their bikes, run and swim!
Our promise is to bring you the best products from the best brands at the best possible prices.
Every day we ship to all corners of the globe via high speed delivery services. We offer FREE delivery to most major international destinations with a minimum spend.
We endeavor to understand how things are in your neck of the woods by stocking things to suit your season, communicating with you in your language and offering after sale care that feels like we are just down the road.
We've put together this fit guide to assist you in choosing the right size bike.
There are three basic steps in the bike-sizing process:
1] Measure your dimensions accurately and carefully
2] Use the table to figure out what size will fit you best
3] Once your bike has arrived use our setup guide to adjust the components to fit you, and you're ready to ride!
What and how to measure up
The majority of our sizing guides take into consideration your height and inside leg as it gives you two points of reference to help choose the right bike size for you.
All measurements are best taken in your bare feet and with the help of someone else.
Stand upright against a wall with your legs together and shoulders back.
Place a pencil on the top of your head and mark the wall, measure to the mark and take a note of your height in feet and inches.
To measure your inside leg, stand barefoot and measure from the floor, up the inside of your leg.
