4iiii power meter and direct mount brake

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raver2046
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by raver2046

hello
i have a huge problem my direct mount brake (shimano 105 rear) on my merida reacto 5000 is not compatible with my crank with 4iii prower meter (like the stages power meter)

do you a ane idea of break caliper for replacement ?

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aaric
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by aaric

I run an ee cycleworks... works splendidly

There's also a tektro direct mount that should work, no personal experince with it - Its referenced in the felt AR1 thread

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micky
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I fitted eeBrakes on a Reacto as well and it would resolve your problem.

raver2046
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by raver2046

Yep but it will destroy m'y bank account

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by istigatrice

Think about how much lighter your bike will be :wink:

Another option would be the TriRig Omega - I think that's another centre pull brake.
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raver2046
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by raver2046

done with the idea of the felt AR1 thread

i haven't tested the direct mount brakes before but it doesn't seems very effective...

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tamasreal
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by tamasreal

Hi guys.
I am now in the totally same situation as you was. 2015 Merida Reacto 5000, Shimano 105 DM brakes.
The 4iiii would be my pest option, and the cheapest of course. However, I emailed 4iiii, and they said, that "It can be positioned anywhere along the crank arm, so long as the location is at least 40mm from the pedal spindle and doesn't cover the inspection hole (usually covered with a small sticker)."
So I hope I will able to find a good location for the unit and ask them to install it there (or do it myself).

What is your experience with it so far?
And how does your DM brakes working?

(I just wanted to leave this post here, if anybody else is in this situation, don't worry, it is possible!)

raver2046
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by raver2046

My mount was working well.

Other alternative is to buy tekro direct mount brakes or bontrager direct mount brakes.

Kongbop
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by Kongbop

EEbrakes could be help these problems. :)

raver2046
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by raver2046

Kongbop wrote:EEbrakes could be help these problems. :)

Not without destroy your bank account

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londonbairn
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by londonbairn

Resurrecting an old thread in case it benefits anyone. Have the same issue with a P2.0 4iiii dual side R8000 set and a Factor One S 2016 frame.

Been speaking to 4iiii who can position the sensor on the LHS closer to the pedal spindle apparently to clear it. Will find out soon!

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