Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
Commencal FCB Essential Chalk 2025
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The COMMENCAL FCB ESSENTIAL CHALK 2025 is your go-anywhere, do-anything ride—equally at home slicing through city streets or drifting down backcountry gravel. With its timeless design, rugged alloy frame, and no-nonsense SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, it’s built for speed, comfort, and control. Wide bars, tubeless-ready tyres, and disc brakes give you the confidence to push harder and ride longer. If your life’s a mix of asphalt commutes and weekend escapes, this is the bike that rolls right alongside you.

Ready to conquer the concrete jungle or tackle the gravel trails? The COMMENCAL FCB ESSENTIAL CHALK 2025 is here to elevate your ride, whether you're weaving through traffic in the city or gliding over New Zealand's stunning backroads. With its timeless design and robust aluminium frame, this bike is like the classic rock of bicycles—always reliable and cool without trying too hard.

  • Precision Performance: The FCB ESSENTIAL is as dynamic as your weekend plans, making it perfect for darting through urban streets or cruising down gravel paths.
  • Stable & Comfortable: With the RIDE ALPHA cockpit featuring wide handlebars, you’ll feel like a pro as you navigate through New Zealand's winding roads—no speed wobbles here!
  • Stopping Power: Equipped with SRAM Level TLM disc brakes, you can count on maximum stopping power under a variety of conditions—because sometimes you need to halt your inner Daredevil.
  • Easy Gear Changes: Thanks to the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed single-chainring drivetrain, shifting gears is smoother than your favourite playlist—ideal for those who crave simplicity on their adventures.
  • Dynamic Wheels: The SPANK Wing 22 wheels combined with 45mm MAXXIS Rambler tyres mean grip and comfort are your new best friends. Plus, they’re tubeless ready to fend off pesky punctures—so you can keep rolling without drama.

So whether your path is paved or a bit more rugged, the FCB ESSENTIAL is the bike that keeps up with your adventurous spirit. Just like a trustworthy sidekick, it’s always ready for the next ride.

  • Frame

    FCB
    700C, Alloy 6061, triple butted tubes, T4, T6

  • Fork

    FCB
    Internal brake hose routing, alloy 6061-T6, tapered

  • Headset

    ACROS ZS44 / ZS56
    Alloy cups, sealed bearings

  • Stem

    RIDE ALPHA 48 EXTERNAL
    48 mm extension, 31,8 mm

  • Handlebar

    RIDE ALPHA R15
    31,8 mm, 700 mm width, 15 mm rise, Alloy 6061

  • Grips

    ODI Elite Motion
    Soft pro compound, single clamp, black

  • Brakes

    SRAM Level TLM, Hydraulic disc brake, 2 pistons, flat mount
    Rotors: SRAM HS2 160 mm, 6-bolt

  • Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle
    12s

  • REAR DERAILLEUR

    SRAM GX Eagle
    12s

  • Bottom bracket

    SRAM DUB
    BSA Road Wide

  • Crankset

    SRAM RIVAL 1 Wide, 170 mm crank arms on S/M, 172,5 mm on L/XL
    Chainring: SRAM RIVAL 1 42t

  • Chain

    NX EAGLE
    12s

  • Cassette

    SRAM PG - 1230
    12s, 11 - 50t

  • Rims

    SPANK WING 22
    700C, 28h, 22 mm inner width, tubeless ready

  • Hubs

    Rear: FORMULA DHT-142 S - Front: FORMULA RX-25
    Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 142 mm, SHIMANO Hyperglide - Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 5 x 100 mm (for QR axle)

  • Spokes/nipples

    SAPIM D-Light
    J-Bend, 2.0-1.65-2.0mm, double butted, stainless, with Nylok, black

  • Tyres

    Rear: MAXXIS Rambler - Front: MAXXIS Rambler
    Rear: 700 x 45c, EXO, Tubeless Ready - Front: 700 x 45c, EXO, Tubeless Ready

  • Seat post

    RIDE ALPHA
    27,2 mm, 350 mm length

  • Saddle

    FIZIK Terra Ridon X5
    145 mm width, S-alloy rails

  • Weight

    10,2 kg / 22.48 lb
    Average weight for S size, without pedals. Weight may differ slightly due to manufacturing tolerances.

  • Pedals included

    No

  • Colour

    Chalk
    Shiny Finish

  • Accessories

    Chainstay protector
     *Please note that bike specs are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Bicycle type

    ROAD - CITY BIKE

  • Frame material

    AL 6061 T4, T6

  • Recommended/max. fork height

    400 mm, 45 mm (offset) - 415 mm

  • Headset type

    ZS44 / ZS56

  • Maximum tyre dimension (etrto)

    50 - 622 (700 x 50C)

  • Disc brake standard

    Flat Mount

  • Rear rotor max. size

    160 mm

  • Seatpost/seat clamp diameter

    27,2 mm - 30,6 mm

  • Bottom bracket type

    BSA 68 mm

  • Rear hub compatibility

    L=170 mm, m12, p1.75 mm - moyeu 12 x 142 mm standard maxle

Bike Geometry
Bike Sizing Guide
In Action
Spec Breakdown
  • Frame

    FCB
    700C, Alloy 6061, triple butted tubes, T4, T6

  • Fork

    FCB
    Internal brake hose routing, alloy 6061-T6, tapered

  • Headset

    ACROS ZS44 / ZS56
    Alloy cups, sealed bearings

  • Stem

    RIDE ALPHA 48 EXTERNAL
    48 mm extension, 31,8 mm

  • Handlebar

    RIDE ALPHA R15
    31,8 mm, 700 mm width, 15 mm rise, Alloy 6061

  • Grips

    ODI Elite Motion
    Soft pro compound, single clamp, black

  • Brakes

    SRAM Level TLM, Hydraulic disc brake, 2 pistons, flat mount
    Rotors: SRAM HS2 160 mm, 6-bolt

  • Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle
    12s

  • REAR DERAILLEUR

    SRAM GX Eagle
    12s

  • Bottom bracket

    SRAM DUB
    BSA Road Wide

  • Crankset

    SRAM RIVAL 1 Wide, 170 mm crank arms on S/M, 172,5 mm on L/XL
    Chainring: SRAM RIVAL 1 42t

  • Chain

    NX EAGLE
    12s

  • Cassette

    SRAM PG - 1230
    12s, 11 - 50t

  • Rims

    SPANK WING 22
    700C, 28h, 22 mm inner width, tubeless ready

  • Hubs

    Rear: FORMULA DHT-142 S - Front: FORMULA RX-25
    Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 142 mm, SHIMANO Hyperglide - Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 5 x 100 mm (for QR axle)

  • Spokes/nipples

    SAPIM D-Light
    J-Bend, 2.0-1.65-2.0mm, double butted, stainless, with Nylok, black

  • Tyres

    Rear: MAXXIS Rambler - Front: MAXXIS Rambler
    Rear: 700 x 45c, EXO, Tubeless Ready - Front: 700 x 45c, EXO, Tubeless Ready

  • Seat post

    RIDE ALPHA
    27,2 mm, 350 mm length

  • Saddle

    FIZIK Terra Ridon X5
    145 mm width, S-alloy rails

  • Weight

    10,2 kg / 22.48 lb
    Average weight for S size, without pedals. Weight may differ slightly due to manufacturing tolerances.

  • Pedals included

    No

  • Colour

    Chalk
    Shiny Finish

  • Accessories

    Chainstay protector
     *Please note that bike specs are subject to change without prior notice.

Geek Sheet
  • Bicycle type

    ROAD - CITY BIKE

  • Frame material

    AL 6061 T4, T6

  • Recommended/max. fork height

    400 mm, 45 mm (offset) - 415 mm

  • Headset type

    ZS44 / ZS56

  • Maximum tyre dimension (etrto)

    50 - 622 (700 x 50C)

  • Disc brake standard

    Flat Mount

  • Rear rotor max. size

    160 mm

  • Seatpost/seat clamp diameter

    27,2 mm - 30,6 mm

  • Bottom bracket type

    BSA 68 mm

  • Rear hub compatibility

    L=170 mm, m12, p1.75 mm - moyeu 12 x 142 mm standard maxle

Ride Geometry
Bike Geometry
Size Matters
Bike Sizing Guide
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Built to blend street agility with gravel grit, the FCB ESSENTIAL CHALK 2025 is kitted out for dynamic performance and reliable comfort. Its triple-butted alloy frame and matching fork keep things light and sturdy, while SRAM's GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and hydraulic TLM brakes deliver crisp control. With SPANK WING 22 rims, MAXXIS Rambler tyres, and a RIDE ALPHA cockpit, this setup is dialled for versatility. Finished in sleek Chalk with a FIZIK saddle and ODI grips, it’s minimal fuss, maximum ride.

Light, nimble, and city-slicker approved, the FCB ESSENTIAL’s tech frame is precision-built for urban riders with a hint of wanderlust. Crafted from AL 6061 alloy and fine-tuned with ZS44/ZS56 headset compatibility, it’s ready for fast forks and fast moves. Flat mount disc brakes and 160mm rotor clearance mean smooth, safe stops, even when life throws a red light your way. With room for chunky 700 x 50C tyres and a sturdy BSA bottom bracket, it’s commuter-ready with adventure potential baked in.

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