Have a chance of one of these at a very substantial discount. I've ridden a sub 5 for the last ten years and have always enjoyed it, but it's getting a bit worn down now, and it's a good time for a change.
So, I know that there was a cracking problem with the earlier Meta frames (2008 / 2009) but it also seemed to be the case that people who rode them were very positive about how well they rode.
So, for anyone out there who knows a bit about this, by which I mean how well does the carbon frame Meta 5.5 ride and have there been many reports of it cracking, then I'd appreciate your thoughts. Even at a big discount a cracked frame would be a major disappointment, especially if it came after the 2 year warranty period, so, Commencal Meta 5.5 carbon or not, that's the question.
tia 🙂

Didn't Remy Absalom win the mega on one last year? I wouldn't buy one personally but they do look pretty sweet.

Alu ones from 2009 cracked in the same welds every time.
Carbon one has… No welds.

Great Success!

I think the carbon frames are made by a different manufacturer than the 2009 frames that cracked and in any case as barrykellet points out, no welds in carbon.

Mrdomino just sold his older Meta for a new carbon one and loves his new Meta.

There was a brief review in one of the mags that seemed very favourable.

Think it was WMB or MBUK so maybe search Bikeradar?

All 2010 Meta 5 frames are made in a different factory from the 2009 ones. This year they are much improved. The carbon frames are very nice indeed.

errr wrong year chaps- it was the 2008 metas that cracked, 2009 onward were made with different tubes in different factory

I understand you’re trying to sell one and all, but FAR more 2009 ones cracked than 2008. They’d claimed they’d fixed it in 2009 by changing the factory and adding more weight, but tragically the problems got drastically worse.

This year they claimed they’d fixed it again, sadly it was like the boy who cried wolf though and everyone still seems to have them written off, it’s a shame given the new 2010 onwards ones seem solid.

I’ve seen dozens of 2009 cracked, to be honest there’s even a cracked 2009 frame on ebay right now.

Is it a 2011 model? One of these?

I was tempted by a 2010 Carbon Meta 5 at half price until I saw a 3 week old 2010 Carbon Super 4 in 3 pieces on the floor of the local Commencal dealer.

It had snapped above and below the rear shock mounts and also in the middle of the down tube – the only thing holding the parts together was the cables and hoses.

If you’re looking for a bike thats gonna last the next 10 years then a Meta would be serious gamble.
Great bikes when they’re not broke.

gunners – Member
errr wrong year chaps- it was the 2008 metas that cracked, 2009 onward were made with different tubes in different factory

I heard of vastly more 2009s cracking than 08s. The 2010 ones seem to be rock solid, those carbon ones look great

Not heard or found any probs with the Carbon frame and
was not made where any of the aluminium frames was made.
And all seems to be sorted out on the 2010 Alu versions has they
had them made else where.

Just check on there warranties for the Carbon frame
as above no welds on the Carbon frame.

gunners – Member
errr wrong year chaps- it was the 2008 metas that cracked, 2009 onward were made with different tubes in different factory

errr no your wrong actually
2009 was the bad year, I know alot of people that had cracked ’09’s and just as many people (including me) with perfectly fine ’08’s
For 2010 they changed factory, not heard of a single 2010 Meta 5breaking yet (think 2 Super 4’s and thats all)

And all seems to be sorted out on the 2010 Alu versions has they
had them made else where.

Who are you and what have you done with grantway?!

my brother had one, very nice.
handled well and he’s nearly 18 stone

had one

?

he sold it, best bike he ever built up bought a golf gti with electric
everything

I get it; vast difference from the sub 5 though – you may wanna test ride first.

I have an 08 meta4; it was the 09 alu’s that were not right as I was glad I didn’t hold out for one.

Carbon is from a diff factory who make carbon for a lot of other well known brands (but can’t remember who off top of my head!)

I’m trying to decide between a carbon super4 and carbon meta5.5 myself…

Is it not probable that nobody has heard much of 2010’scracking because there are less out there being used due to the previous quality issues and a damaged reputation

Oh im here and very well thank you for asking Toasty
Not changed the same old me 8)

Is it not probable that nobody has heard much of 2010’scracking because there are less out there being used due to the previous quality issues and a damaged reputation

No. The 2010 bikes are considerably are a lot better made, even the untrained eye can tell that. 2009 was a very bad year.

I rode one to do the Passport this year and it was amazing, people keep banging on about them cracking but that was sorted out last year. I know my local dealer hasn’t had any issues with the 2010 bikes. People seem to think that cracking is only a Commencal thing well I have seen a couple of Zestys that are cracking around the Bottom Bracket.

Love my 08 Meta 5, still going strong!