Commencal T.E.M.P.O.: suspension setup & specs
The Commencal T.E.M.P.O. is a trail bike with 140–150 mm of fork travel and 125 mm at the rear. This page lists the 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Commencal T.E.M.P.O. →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | FOX 34 Performance (140 mm) | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance | 210x50 | 125 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Ltd | FOX 34 Factory (140 mm) | FOX FLOAT DPS FACTORY | 210x50 | 125 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Ohlins Edition | OHLINS RXF 36 m.2 Air (140 mm) | OHLINS TTX1 Air | 210x50 | 125 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Ride | ROCKSHOX Pike (140 mm) | ROCKSHOX Deluxe Select+ | 210x50 | 125 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| Signature | FOX 34 Factory (140 mm) | FOX FLOAT FACTORY | 210x50 | 125 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| T-Type | FOX 36 Factory (150 mm) | FOX Float X Factory | 210x50 | 125 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. is right where the “trail bike” category usually is: 140–150 mm up front against a median of 140 mm from 44 bikes. Within Commencal’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Commencal Absolut and the Commencal Meta HT V2 on travel. Commencal builds the frame from aluminium.
For suspension, Commencal combines components from FOX, RockShox and Öhlins. In total, 5 different forks are used, from the FOX 34 Performance to the FOX 36 Factory.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX 34 Performance): 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: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (FOX FLOAT DPS 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 T.E.M.P.O.
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Commencal take priority.
140 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (Essential, Ltd, Ohlins Edition, Ride, Signature)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm | 24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm | 28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm | 30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm | 27 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
150 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (T-Type)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm | 24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm | 28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm | 30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm | 27 % = 13.5 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 Dissector - Front: MAXXIS DHR II.
| 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.
Sources
- T.E.M.P.O. Essential
- T.E.M.P.O. Ltd
- T.E.M.P.O. Ohlins Edition
- T.E.M.P.O. Ride
- T.E.M.P.O. Signature
- T.E.M.P.O. T-Type