Commencal Meta SX V4: suspension setup & specs
The Commencal Meta SX V4 is an enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Commencal Meta SX V4 →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | FOX 38 Performance (170 mm) | FOX Float X Performance | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Essential 2025 | FOX 38 Performance (170 mm) | FOX Float X Performance | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Origin | ROCKSHOX Domain R (170 mm) | ROCKSHOX Deluxe Select | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Race | ROCKSHOX ZEB ULTIMATE (170 mm) | ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Ultimate | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Race | ROCKSHOX Zeb Ultimate (170 mm) | ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Ultimate | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Signature | FOX 38 Factory (170 mm) | FOX Float X2 Factory | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Commencal Meta SX V4 is right where the “enduro bike” category usually is: 170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 41 bikes. The rear offers 160 mm, 10 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Commencal Meta V5 and the Commencal Clash V2 in the Commencal range. The frame is made of aluminium.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 38 Performance to the FOX 38 Factory.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 38 Performance): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- 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 (FOX Float X Performance): 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 Meta SX V4
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Commencal specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork, 62.5 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 17.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 18.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 16.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Rear: MAXXIS DHR II - Front: MAXXIS Assegai; Rear: SCHWALBE Big Betty - 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
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.
Sources
- Meta SX V4 Essential
- Meta SX V4 Essential 2025
- Meta SX V4 Origin
- Meta SX V4 Race
- Meta SX V4 Race
- Meta SX V4 Signature