Commencal

Commencal is a French mountain bike brand founded in 2000 by Max Commencal, a former professional downhill mountain biker. Since its inception, Commencal bikes have gained a reputation for producing mountain bikes that offer excellent performance, durability, and innovation.

Commencal offers a wide range of mountain bikes catering to different riding styles, including downhill (DH), enduro, trail, cross-country (XC), and slopestyle. Their bikes are designed to meet the needs of both recreational riders and professional athletes, and they have a strong presence in the competitive mountain biking scene.

In terms of suspension systems, Commencal mountain bikes use different technologies depending on the intended riding style. For downhill and enduro bikes, they incorporate advanced full suspension systems with long travel to handle rough and challenging trails, while their trail and XC bikes feature suspension setups that balance efficiency and comfort, allowing riders to navigate technical terrain while maintaining pedaling efficiency.

Commencal pays attention to the component selection on their bikes, offering a range of options to suit different preferences and budgets and collaborate with reputable component manufacturers like SRAM, Shimano, RockShox, and others to ensure reliable and high-performance parts on their bikes.