CommencalMeta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line SX60 Nm
- Battery
- 400 WhBosch CompactTube 400; 250 Wh range extender compatible
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 170 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Alloy
- Weight
- 22 kgManufacturer figure (minimum weight, size S, without pedals)
Overview
The Commencal Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 (€6,200) is the entry build of the Meta Power SX 400: Bosch Performance Line SX (60 Nm) with 400 Wh, Fox 38 Performance E-Bike fork, Fox Float X Performance shock, SRAM Eagle 90 and TRP DH-R EVO PRO brakes. Claimed weight is 22 kg.
The Meta Power SX 400 is Commencal's light-assist gravity e-bike, aimed at riders who want the feel of their downhill bike from an e-MTB. It pairs 170 mm of rear travel with a 170 mm fork and mixed 29/27.5-inch wheels on a 6066 alloy frame (claimed 4.76 kg).
Power comes from the Bosch Performance Line SX motor (60 Nm) with a fully integrated 400 Wh CompactTube battery, expandable with a 250 Wh range extender. Claimed weights are about 22 kg (size S, without pedals).
- Bosch Performance Line SX, 60 Nm
- 400 Wh battery, 250 Wh extender option
- 170 mm rear / 170 mm fork, mullet
- About 22 kg claimed (size S)
Gallery
Photos: Commencal
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- Meta Power SX 400, 170 mm travel, 29"-27.5", Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Bolu bearings
- Rear shock
- Fox Float X Performance, 230 x 65 mm, 2-position (open/firm) lever, LSR, LSC, 0.4 spacers
- Fork
- Fox 38 Performance E-Bike, 170 mm, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions compression, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 3 spacers
- Headset
- Acros ZS56 / ZS66, Alloy cups, stainless steel & sealed bearings
- Frame weight
- 4,76 kg / 10,49 lb
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line SX, Max. torque: 60 N.m, 250 W
- Battery
- Bosch Compact Powertube 400, Fully integrated main battery, 400 Wh, Bosch 4A Battery Charger. Compact size & lightweight
- Display
- Bosch System Controller, ON/OFF switch, assist mode level, battery charge level
Drivetrain
- Shifters
- SRAM Eagle 90, 12s
- Chain guide
- Ride Alpha, 32-34t
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 90, 12s
- Crankset
- E13 Helix Core E*Spec, 155 mm crank arms, Bosch Gen4, Chainring: E13 Helix Race 34T, 34t, direct mount, Bosch Gen4
- Chain
- SRAM GX T-type, 12s
- Cassette
- SRAM XS 1270 T-Type, 12s, 10-52t
Brakes
- Brakes
- TRP DH-R EVO PRO, 4 pistons, resin pads, Rotors: TRP R2 203 mm, 6-bolt, 2.3 mm width
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- DT Swiss HF1900, Rear: 27.5", 32h, 30 mm inner width - Front: 29", 32h, 30 mm inner width
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 370, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, 12 x 148 mm, 18t, Sram XD - Front: 32h, sealed bearings, 15 x 110 mm
- Spokes
- Included with wheelset
- Tyres
- Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5" - Front: Maxxis Assegai 29", Rear: 27.5 x 2.50 WT, Tubeless Ready, 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down - Front: 29 x 2.50 WT, Tubeless Ready, 3C MaxxGrip, New EXO+
Cockpit
- Stem
- Ride Alpha 40, 40 mm extension, 31.8 mm
- Handlebar
- Ride Alpha R20 760 on S - Ride Alpha R27 780 on M / L - Ride Alpha R27 800 on XL, 31.8 mm, 760 mm width, 20 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S - 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L - 31.8 mm, 800 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL
- Grips
- Ride Alpha Mushroom, Soft compound, single clamp, 132 mm width, black
- Seatpost
- KS Rage-I, 34.9 mm, 125 mm on S, 170 mm on M and 190 mm on L/XL
- Saddle
- Fizik Terra Aidon X5, 145 mm width, S-Alloy Mobius rails
- Pedals
- Crankbrothers Stamp 1
Other
- Colour
- Pure Black, Shiny Finish
- Accessories
- Down tube protector, chainstay protector, seatstay protector, Fox 38 specific fender, Fidlock base
- Weight
- 22.0 kg / 48.50 lbs, Minimum weight for S size, without pedals. Weight may differ slightly due to manufacturing tolerances.
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Meta Power SX 400 geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| 2Seat Tube Angle | 74.2° | 74.2° | 74.2° | 74.2° |
| 3Head Tube Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| 4Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| 5Wheelbase | 1236.9 mm | 1259.1 mm | 1291.3 mm | 1316.3 mm |
| 6Top Tube Length | 580.7 mm | 602 mm | 628.3 mm | 653.3 mm |
| 7Chainstay Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| 8BB drop | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| 9Fork Length | 588 mm | 588 mm | 588 mm | 588 mm |
| 10Fork Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| 11Reach | 440 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| 12Stack | 636.1 mm | 640.6 mm | 645.1 mm | 645.1 mm |
Source: Commencal.
Meta Power SX 400: builds compared
Meta Power SX 400 range →| Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 | Meta Power SX 400 Signature Eagle 90 | Meta Power SX 400 AXS Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €6,200 | €7,900 | €8,000 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance E-Bike, 170 mm | Fox 38 Factory E-Bike, 170 mm | Fox 38 Factory, 170 mm travel |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X Factory | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 | SRAM Eagle 90 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | TRP DH-R EVO PRO | TRP DH-R EVO PRO | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Wheels | DT Swiss HF1900, Rear: 27.5" | DT Swiss HFR1700, Rear | DT Swiss FR541, Rear : 27.5" |
| Display | Bosch System Controller | Bosch System Controller | Bosch System Controller |
| Weight | 22 kg | 21.9 kg | 22 kg |
Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90: FAQ
How much does the Commencal Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 cost?
€6,200 (RRP France (commencal.com EU store), VAT incl. Reduced to €4,700 on commencal.com at time of capture (Oct 2026).). The Meta Power SX 400 range runs from €6,200 (Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90) to €8,000 (Meta Power SX 400 AXS Limited). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Commencal Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 weigh?
Commencal quotes 22 kg. The lightest Meta Power SX 400 build is the Meta Power SX 400 Signature Eagle 90 at 21.9 kg.
What motor and battery does the Commencal Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 have?
Bosch Performance Line SX (60 Nm). 400 Wh battery — bosch CompactTube 400; 250 Wh range extender compatible.
How much suspension travel does the Commencal Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 have?
170 mm at the fork and 170 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Commencal Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Meta Power SX 400 Essential Eagle 90 and the Meta Power SX 400 Signature Eagle 90?
They share the Meta Power SX 400 frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Fox 38 Performance E-Bike vs Fox 38 Factory E-Bike; shock: Fox Float X Performance vs Fox Float X Factory; claimed weight: 22 kg vs 21.9 kg; price: €6,200 vs €7,900.
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