A Proper Hardtail
The Meta HT V3 is Commencal’s completely redesigned aluminum trail hardtail — built for riders who want the direct feel, simple reliability, and playful character only a hardtail delivers, without the usual harshness. Pair it with a 150 mm fork and you’ve got a confidence-inspiring, all-mountain machine ready for natural singletrack, steep descents, and long days in the dirt.
Why this frame stands out
- Next-level hardtail comfort — Curved, rounded seatstays connect directly to the top tube with no bridge. The result is noticeable vertical compliance that takes the edge off trail chatter while keeping the rear end laterally stiff and precise.
- Modern, confidence-inspiring geometry — Slack 64.5° head angle (65.8° on size S), steeper 75.5° seat angle, longer reach, and short chainstays deliver stability at speed, efficient climbing, and that classic hardtail playfulness when you want to throw it around.
- Built tough — Triple-butted 6061 aluminum, molded downtube/chainstay/seatstay protection, EFBE 5 certified, and backed by a lifetime warranty. This is a frame designed to take abuse and keep coming back.
- Modern standards, zero fuss — UDH compatible, BSA threaded bottom bracket, internal cable routing, ZS56/ZS56 headset (angle-set ready), Boost 148 rear, and room for up to 2.6" tires. Size S runs mullet (29/27.5) for extra maneuverability; M–XL are full 29ers.
Ride it as a pure trail hardtail or build it into a capable all-mountain weapon. Either way, the Meta HT V3 keeps the focus where it belongs: on the trail and the feel of the bike under you.
Key Specs Material: 6061 aluminum, triple-butted (T4/T6) Recommended fork: 150 mm (max axle-to-crown ~571 mm) Wheel sizes: 29/29 (M–XL) / 29–27.5 mullet (S) Max tire: ~2.6" Headset: ZS56/ZS56 Bottom bracket: BSA 68 mm Rear spacing: 148 × 12 Boost, UDH Seatpost: 31.6 mm Frame weight: ~2.32 kg Warranty: Lifetime (frame)