COMMENCAL Bicycles
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HISTORY
COMMENCAL story start in 2000. A New century, new aspirations, and renewed technology…
We get more and more p
assionate about what we do as the years pass up by. Mountain bike as we know and love, gets more and more technical and sophisticated with each model range. Each year has seen loads of new stuff :
- 2000 : The first bike will bear the unforgettable name of « Supernormal », a legend bike
- 2002 : The Pasta with adjustable fork to better adapat to the terrain
- 2003 : The Pasta Power, double suspensions, big travel (at this time)
- 2004 : The Supreme DH is being developped and AC CHAUSSON is flying through the world DH scene and start of the internationalization of the Brand
- 2005 : Arrival if the Meta Frame, th ejewel of the range for a while to come
- 2006 : Arrival of one of the most famous and most loved MTB riders, Mr Cedric GRACIA. The Brand immediately benefits from his recognition and respect around the world
- 2007 : The ATHERTON join COMMENCAL family. 2 brothers and 1 sister who just happen to be 3 of the best DH riders of the world. The ABSOLUT range beats sales records and the MaxMax concept begin to be famous
- 2008 : The ATHERTONS make their show and win 2 World Champion titles : Another high-quality visibility for the Brand.
- 2009 : COMMENCAL enter a new era « The CARBON ERA », the new Skin, COMMENCAL’s first ever Carbon hard tail MTB, and the Super 4 which put the Brand firmly into the 4 » market.
- 2010 : Sport marketing is still at the centre of our communication strategy and the R&D bureau. With his new ABSOLUTS, he is already pushing the boundaries of what is normally possible on a bike. For the mountain, the SUPREME 8 is the latest addition to the family. Downhiller and freerider at the same time, this bike is built around the World DH Championship-winning frame. The result is the fastest Freeride bike on the planet, ideal for weekend dogfights among friends. In the summer of 2010, the mountains are asserting themselves more and more as the most beautiful playground around. We can’t wait! COMMENCAL today is distributed in more than 30 countries, which, when you think about it, it’s fantastic being is such a big playground as the World is ! So we need to take care of it …
- 2011 : After 6 years of excellent & loyal services, it’s time to renew our range toppers! A new downhill bike, a new META…
The third generation is naturally labelled with the V3 moniker. The SUPREME DH V3 is an immediate success, and considerably so as generous stock levels are not able to satisfy demand. The new frame, with its lowered centre of gravity, more compact design, and faster performance instantly wins over an ever-increasing customer base. Downhilling is showing itself as a real pastime, no longer extreme, but accessible to a larger audience! The new META is unveiled at the beginning of the summer. Less then 2 weeks after its presentation, Remy ABSALON uses it to win the most mythical of enduro races in the world, the Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche. The bike’s evolution is spectacular. Like its SUPREME big brother, the META makes use of the Contact System V3 in its layout. At ease on any terrain, it launches the concept that a real enduro bike is not a cross-country bike that can descend, but indeed a downhiller that can climb! The difference is huge! For the first time, we are clear in our minds that the priority is placed on play, on riding pleasure. We can confirm that to make a strong performer, we need to concentrate on a design that is aimed at fun and riding satisfaction! The more fun you have, the faster you go!
2011 is also the revelation of a great champion. Myriam NICOLE wins her first DH World Cup event!
