“This is what I wanted, it’s MADE FOR ME!” – Kyle Strait
![Kyle Straits new Commencal Absolut SX](https://43ride.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/kyle-strait-commencal-absolut-sx-2016-1.jpg)
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Perhaps you noticed whilst looking at pictures of Kyle Strait at Crankworx in Rotorua, that he was a riding a COMMENCAL bike that’s not even available for sale. Yet! Introducing the new version of the ABSOLUT SX, part of the 2017 range!
![Kyle Straits new Commencal Absolut SX](https://43ride.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/kyle-strait-commencal-absolut-sx-2016-3.jpg)
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The request came from Kyle Strait and it was simple, he needed a bike capable of riding 4X, Dual Slalom and Slopestyle. The suspension was developed especially with this bike in mind; it’s very progressive in order to accommodate big impacts. The shape of the progression curve helps keep the first strokes of the suspension sensitive and responsive. This is because during 4X/Dual Slalom, grip must be optimised without the bike becoming twitchy and in Slopestyle, the suspension is simply stiffened to cushion big hits.
![Kyle Straits new Commencal Absolut SX](https://43ride.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/kyle-strait-commencal-absolut-sx-2016-4.jpg)
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What about the name? ABSOLUT SX Kyle Strait was obvious really. It’s his bike! So what does Kyle himself think?
![Kyle Straits new Commencal Absolut SX](https://43ride.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/kyle-strait-commencal-absolut-sx-2016-5.jpg)
![Kyle Straits new Commencal Absolut SX](https://43ride.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/kyle-strait-commencal-absolut-sx-2016-5.jpg)
I am so happy to finally have a frame that fits all of my needs and that I am so stoked to put my name on. Working with the COMMENCAL team on this frame has been a breeze and I cannot thank them enough. Man, we thought of it all on this thing; everything from the strength of the frame, the sizing, all the way to setting up the suspension platform to fit the needs of such a specific frame type. From the first time I hopped on the bike I knew it was exactly what we needed and not to mention, the color and graphics are bitchin!
![Kyle Straits new Commencal Absolut SX](https://43ride.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/kyle-strait-commencal-absolut-sx-2016-2.jpg)
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The Facts
- 26-Inch wheels, 150*12 rear axle to maximise strength, stiffness and clearance of the rear wheel
- 100mm travel, designed for the use of 120mm forks
- Lower ratio so as not to exceed the pressure recommendations for air shocks
- Very short chainstay (395mm)
- Sloping design accentuated to facilitate tricks
- Design of the highly rigid frame for better accuracy and maximum efficiency
- International standard brake mount/rear hanger compatible with the SUPREME Park
- Planned in sizes S/M and L/XL
- 1by only