Commencal Clash V3: suspension setup & specs
The Commencal Clash V3 is a freeride bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 170 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Commencal Clash V3 →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockshox 2027 | ROCKSHOX Zeb Ultimate (180 mm) | ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Select | 230x65 | 170 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Signature 2027 | FOX 38 Factory (180 mm) | FOX Float X2 Factory | 230x65 | 170 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
180 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 180 mm median of the 12 bikes in the “freeride bike” category in our database. The rear offers 170 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Within Commencal’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Commencal Meta SX V5 and the Commencal FRS on travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
For suspension, Commencal combines components from FOX and RockShox. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the ROCKSHOX Zeb Ultimate to the FOX 38 Factory.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (ROCKSHOX Zeb Ultimate): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Select): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
Target SAG for the Commencal Clash V3
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Commencal gives its own target SAG, use that.
180 mm fork, 65.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm | 24 % = 15.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm | 28 % = 18.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm | 30 % = 19.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm | 27 % = 17.6 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Rear : SCHWALBE Tacky Chan - Front : SCHWALBE Magic Mary.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.