Commencal Absolut Dark Slate

COMMENCAL ABSOLUT Dark Slate – Dirt Jump & Pumptrack Hardtail | MANITOU Circus Expert Simple. Strong. Endlessly Fun. The COMMENCAL ABSOLUT in Dark Slate is a stripped-back, do-everything dirt jump and pumptrack hardtail. Built on the 26″ ABSOLUT alloy frame with adjustable horizontal dropouts, it focuses on the things that actually matter on a jump line: a stiff frame, an air-sprung fork you can tune to your weight, tough wheels and a drivetrain with almost nothing to go wrong. The matte Dark Slate finish hides scuffs better than most, and at roughly 10.9kg the bike stays easy to throw around. It is an ideal first proper dirt jumper and just as happy in the hands of an experienced rider looking for a simple, reliable park and pumptrack bike. MANITOU CIRCUS EXPERT FORK The Circus Expert provides 100mm of travel with an ACT air spring and the ABS+ damper offering both compression and rebound adjustment. Being air-sprung means you can set it up properly for your weight, so it stays supportive on repeated landings instead of blowing through the travel. ABSOLUT ALLOY FRAME WITH ADJUSTABLE DROPOUTS Triple-butted 6061 alloy (T4, T6) keeps the 1.9kg frame tough and lively. Horizontal dropouts let you slide the rear wheel to adjust chainstay length and set chain tension, so you can tailor the handling from snappy and playful to longer and more stable. SRAM LEVEL BRAKING A SRAM Level two-piston hydraulic disc with a 160mm SRAM G2 CleanSweep rotor gives clean, dependable stopping power with an easy lever feel and very little maintenance. A mechanical front brake is supplied. ALEXRIMS AND NOVATEC WHEELS ALEXRIMS FR30 32-hole rims (26″, 23mm internal) laced to NOVATEC hubs with SAPIM Leader spokes make a strong, easily serviced wheelset. MAXXIS DTH tyres in 26 x 2.30″ front and rear roll fast and hold a line through berms and transitions. SINGLE-SPEED SIMPLICITY A three-piece Crmo BMX crankset with a 28t chainring, KMC Z1-BUBU chain and NOVATEC 11t cog keeps the drivetrain about as bombproof as it gets. No derailleur, no cables, nothing to snag. WARRANTY & PEACE OF MIND The ABSOLUT is covered by COMMENCAL’s manufacturer warranty for the original owner and includes free COMMENCAL CARE support. Register your bike online after purchase so any issue can be dealt with quickly. Specifications Frame, Saddle, Seat Post & Cockpit Frame: ABSOLUT, 26″, alloy 6061 triple butted (T4, T6), adjustable horizontal dropouts Headset: ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, alloy cups, sealed bearings Saddle: COMMENCAL, soft padding, steel rails Seat post: RIDE ALPHA, 31.6mm, 250mm length Handlebar: RIDE ALPHA R35, 31.8mm, 760mm wide, 35mm rise, alloy 6061 Stem: RIDE ALPHA Freeride, 40mm extension, 31.8mm Grips: RIDE ALPHA DH, ultra-soft compound, single clamp, black Drive Train & Brakes, Cranks Brakes: SRAM Level, 2-piston hydraulic disc Discs: SRAM G2 CleanSweep, 160mm, 6-bolt Cassette: NOVATEC 11t single speed Crankset: BMX 3-piece, 170mm, Crmo, 19mm spindle Chainring: 28t, alloy 6061 Chain: KMC Z1-BUBU, 1/2″ x 1/8″ Bottom bracket: threaded Euro, alloy cups, 4 sealed bearings Wheels & Tyres Rims: ALEXRIMS FR30, 26″, 32h, 23mm inner width Front hub: NOVATEC DH61SB-HL, 32h, 2 sealed bearings, black Rear hub: NOVATEC D256SBT, 32h, 4 sealed bearings, Crmo axle (M10 x 180 x 135mm), black Spokes/nipples: SAPIM Leader, J-bend 2.0mm, stainless, black Tyres: MAXXIS DTH, 26″ x 2.30″, clincher (front and rear) Suspension Fork: MANITOU Circus Expert, 100mm travel, 26″, ACT air spring, ABS+ damper (compression and rebound), tapered steerer Recommended / maximum fork height: 470mm / 485mm Frame Technical Details Bicycle type: dirt / pumptrack Frame material: AL 6061 T4, T6 Frame weight: 1.9kg Headset type: ZS44 / ZS56 Wheel sizes: 26″ front / 26″ rear Maximum rear tyre dimension (ETRTO): 61mm – Ø559mm Rear brake mount: IS 160mm, 160mm maximum rotor Seat post / seat clamp diameter: 31.6mm / 34.9mm Maximum seat post insertion: 230mm Bottom bracket type: BSA 73mm Recommended / maximum chainring: 28T / 30T Chain line: 47.5mm Rear hub dimension: 135 x 10mm Rear axle: threaded rod, 180mm, M10 Geometry Overview (Large) Head tube angle: 69° Seat tube angle: 72° Seat tube length: 310mm Head tube length: 120mm Top tube length: 622mm Reach: 440mm Stack: 566mm Chainstay length: 390mm Wheelbase: 1,082mm Bottom bracket height: -25mm Fork length: 470mm Recommended rider height: 180–200cm Weight, Colour & Warranty Full build weight: 10.9kg (average for size S, without pedals) Colour: Dark Slate, matte finish Pedals included: no Supplied accessories: mechanical front brake Warranty: COMMENCAL manufacturer warranty for the original owner, plus free COMMENCAL CARE support FAQs – COMMENCAL ABSOLUT Dark Slate Who is this bike for? Riders who want a straightforward, durable 26″ dirt jump and pumptrack hardtail. It is a great first dedicated dirt jumper and an easy second bike for experienced riders. What fork does it use? A MANITOU Circus Expert with 100mm of travel, an ACT air spring and the ABS+ damper providing compression and rebound adjustment. How does it compare to the ABSOLUT RS? The RS steps up to a ROCKSHOX Pike DJ fork, SPANK wheelset and four-piston SRAM Guide T brakes. This Dark Slate build shares the same frame but uses a more value-focused parts package. Can the chainstay length be adjusted? Yes, the frame uses adjustable horizontal dropouts for both chain tension and chainstay length. What size is available? Large only, suiting riders roughly 180–200cm tall. Does it come with pedals? No. A mechanical front brake is supplied, but pedals are not included. What warranty applies? COMMENCAL’s manufacturer warranty for the original owner, plus free COMMENCAL CARE support.