FCB Essential
OverviewAbout the Commencal FCB Essential
The Commencal FCB Essential is a commuter bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $2,600. An upright, practical bike for getting around town.
SizingWhat size FCB Essential do I need?
Enter your height to see the size we would start with.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 145 to 157 cm | 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 2 in |
| S | 155 to 167 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 177 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 198 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 6 in |
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Commencal
- Model year
- 2022
- Category
- Commuter
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX Eagle 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $2,600, RRP AUD incl. GST, worked out from Commencal Australia's listed A$2,363.63 excl. GST (checked 16 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 589 mm
- Reach
- 405 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.45
- Head angle
- 71.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1036 mm
- Chainstay
- 425 mm
- Fork rake
- 45 mm
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM RIVAL 1 Wide, 170 mm crank arms on S/M, 172,5 mm on L/XL Chainring: SRAM RIVAL 1 42t
- Chainrings
- 42
- Cassette
- SRAM PG, 1230 12s, 11, 50t
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle 12s
- Brakes
- SRAM Level TLM, Hydraulic disc brake, 2 pistons, flat mount Rotors: SRAM HS2 160 mm, 6-bolt
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- SPANK WING 22 700C, 28h, 22 mm inner width, tubeless ready Rear: FORMULA DHT-142 S, Front: FORMULA RX25 Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 142 mm, SHIMANO Hyperglide, Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 5 x 100 mm (for QR axle)
- Rim internal width
- 22 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Alloy
- BB standard
- BSA 68mm
- Thru-axle
- 142x12mm
- Seatpost
- RIDE ALPHA 27,2 mm, 350 mm length
- Cockpit
- RIDE ALPHA Freeride 50 mm 50 mm extension, 31,8 mm / RIDE ALPHA R15 31,8 mm, 700 mm width, 15 mm rise, Alloy 6061
- Saddle
- FIZIK Terra Alpaca X5 145 mm width, S-alloy rails
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.45 gives a balanced, endurance riding position.
- Steering
- A 71.5 deg head angle points to balanced steering.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Commencal Australia product page 22FCBE (specifications, technical information, geometry)), verified 2026-10-16. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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