Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate Bike Road Bike
Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate Bike Road Bike
Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate Bike Road Bike
Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate Bike Road Bike
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Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate Bike Road Bike

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SKU: 22FCBES

Vendor Brand: Commencal

The COMMENCAL FCB Essential Dark Slate is built for the rider who craves freedom, not traffic lights. With a sleek alloy frame, SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, and powerful Level TLM brakes, it’s made to glide through city streets and tear down gravel with equal grace. Wide RIDE ALPHA bars offer confident control, while SPANK wheels and MAXXIS Rambler tyres keep things fast, smooth, and puncture-resistant. This bike doesn’t just get you there—it makes the ride the best part of the day.

Get ready to embrace the open road and towering cityscapes with the Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate. It's more than just a bike; it's a mindset that celebrates the ultimate freedom of two wheels—whether you're zipping through traffic or charting your own course down gravel paths. With its sleek, timeless design and robust aluminium frame, this bike defies the elements and looks good doing it.

  • Versatile Riding: Perfect for urban jungles or adventurous backroads—this bike is functional yet undeniably classy.
  • Precision Handling: The FCB Essential features a RIDE ALPHA cockpit equipped with wide handlebars that provide maximum control, so you can navigate busy streets like a pro.
  • Stoppable Power: Safety is key. With SRAM Level TLM disc brakes, you’ll enjoy powerful and reliable stopping power, no matter the conditions. Even your timeout on a slippery commute will be solid as a rock.
  • Simplified Gearing: The SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed system promises hassle-free climbs and smooth rides with an 11 to 50 teeth range. Take it easy on the uphill stretches without losing your cool.
  • Strong Wheels, Serious Grip: The SPANK Wing 22 wheels combined with 45mm MAXXIS Rambler tyres deliver quick acceleration and a plush ride, all while being tubeless ready to fend off those pesky punctures.

So whether you’re chasing sunsets or just trying to outrun your to-do list, the Commencal FCB Essential Dark Slate is your trusty steed. Ride into the unknown—you never know what adventures lie ahead!

  • Frame

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

  • Shock

    -

  • Fork

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

  • Headset

    ACROS ZS44 / ZS56
    Alloy cups, sealed bearings

  • Stem

    RIDE ALPHA Freeride 50 mm
    50 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

  • Chain guide

    -

  • REAR DERAILLEUR

    SRAM GX Eagle
    12s

  • Bottom bracket

    SRAM DUB
    BSA

  • Crankset

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

  • Chain

    KMC X12
    12s, Black Tech

  • 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 RX25
    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 Alpaca X5
    145 mm width, S-alloy rails

  • Weight

    10,9 kg / 24.03 lb
    Average weight for S size, without pedals. Weight may differ slightly due to manufacturing tolerances.

  • Pedals included

    No

  • Colour

    Dark Slate
    Matte Finish

  • Accessories

    Chainstay protector

  • 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

  • Shock

    -

  • Fork

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

  • Headset

    ACROS ZS44 / ZS56
    Alloy cups, sealed bearings

  • Stem

    RIDE ALPHA Freeride 50 mm
    50 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

  • Chain guide

    -

  • REAR DERAILLEUR

    SRAM GX Eagle
    12s

  • Bottom bracket

    SRAM DUB
    BSA

  • Crankset

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

  • Chain

    KMC X12
    12s, Black Tech

  • 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 RX25
    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 Alpaca X5
    145 mm width, S-alloy rails

  • Weight

    10,9 kg / 24.03 lb
    Average weight for S size, without pedals. Weight may differ slightly due to manufacturing tolerances.

  • Pedals included

    No

  • Colour

    Dark Slate
    Matte Finish

  • Accessories

    Chainstay protector

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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The FCB Essential Dark Slate features a lightweight 6061 alloy frame with internal routing and a tapered fork, built for speed and stability. Its SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain pairs with a Rival crankset and wide 42t chainring for a smooth and capable ride. Powerful SRAM Level TLM brakes keep things controlled, while SPANK Wing 22 rims and MAXXIS Rambler tyres offer grip and comfort across mixed terrain. Finished with a FIZIK Terra saddle and ODI grips—this build means business from top to toe.

Built for the rhythm of the city and the freedom of the open road, this road–city hybrid is all muscle and precision. The AL 6061 T4/T6 frame is matched with a fork height range of 400–415 mm and accommodates chunky 700 x 50C tyres for comfort on any surface. With flat mount disc brakes, a BSA 68 mm bottom bracket, and max 160 mm rear rotor clearance, it’s a streamlined setup ready to carve through commutes and weekend escapes alike—without breaking a sweat.

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