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[…] some work — it’s also not the ideal bike for the trails around here. My very old 26” wheeled Commencal Meta 5.5 needed even more attention to make it rideable, and it’s a very outdated bike these days. My […]

By: Alan Cole

Alan Cole — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:01:55 +0000

In reply to Staffan lundgren.

If you’ve already got forks and wheels to fit it them I don’t see a problem with the older frame)(assuming it’s in good condition). I’ve still got my 26″ Commencal Meta 5.5 and it rides just fine, it just looks a little old-skool compared to modern 29″ wheeled bikes.

If you don’t have forks, wheels and other components to go with it, then getting hold of them isn’t necessarily that easy, and you might just be better off buying a complete package with a more modern frame – unless of course you are specifically looking for a project and want to be a little old-skool.

Al.

By: Staffan lundgren

Staffan lundgren — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:27:27 +0000

Hello i was thinking of buying a vintage
Commencal Meta 5.5 frame for 26” weels
Is this something worth spending 50 dollars on today ? Would the resin still be good enough in 2025?
It’s only the frame no fork.
I guess it’s the “old sice” on the tube for the fork on this frame the seller says it’s in good shape with only one light scratch.

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:01:10 +0000

All sorted. New frame arrived and I have now rebuilt it and even ridden it.

Feels OK and I’m sure I’ll get used to the colour.

Al.

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:42:43 +0000

Looks as though it is getting sorted and I’ll be getting a 2010 frame as a replacement under the warranty.

Al.

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:09:48 +0000

Thought I should add a link to my blog post about the latest with my Commencal Meta 5.5 which now seems to have some cracks in the frame:

https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2010/commencal-crack-paint-or-frame/

I’m currently in communication with Commencal (via the importers Madison) about getting it inspected / replaced under warranty but in the meantime can’t ride it. I hope they sort it out soon.

Al.

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:24 +0000

Glad you;re enjoying it… Mine needs a bit of a service. There is some play in the rear suspension again so I think I need to replace the bushes – 2nd time in a year.

Otherwise it is still going well and I’m loving it.

Al.

By: cherouvim

cherouvim — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:23:18 +0000

Got the 5.5.1 (2009 model) and it rocks! These days I’m in the process of getting used to it and tunning the suspensions properly for my riding style.

Go Commencal!

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:16:51 +0000

In reply to William.

Thanks for the update William… Sounds as though you must have had a ‘lemon’ there (or at least a lime judging by its colour!). lets hope it was just a one off.

Al.

By: William

William — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:06:42 +0000

just a quick update – the bike went back into the workshop and after a week i got it back with an entierly new contact system. I rode it once and the creking returned within an hour. Its now back with the shop who have agreed to replace it with a new bike – so i am happy, just hope the previous problem was a one off. Still strongly vouch for the bike though, the ride is amazing – get out on a trail and you feel like your riding a trails motorbike.