Commencal Meta Power TR Brakes: Original Rotors and Frame Limits
Commencal Meta Power TR brakes differ between named builds. The Shimano RACE BRUSHED record lists TRP DH-R Evo four-piston brakes and TRP R1 220 mm rotors at 2.3 mm thickness. Those original component descriptions should be kept separate from the frame’s mounting standard and maximum rear rotor size. For the Commencal META POWER TR SHIMANO RACE BRUSHED Bike, compare the fitted brakes with the RACE build record. The historical photograph cannot confirm its current brake equipment or condition.
Commencal Meta Power TR brakes in the RACE sources
The archived 2022 sheet identifies TRP DH-R Evo brakes with TRP R1 220 mm rotors, six-bolt attachment and 2.3 mm width. The current same-model page also prints 220 mm and 2.3 mm for its rotor entry. Preserve diameter and thickness together when asking about a rotor replacement.
A matching diameter alone does not establish a suitable rotor or complete brake assembly. The actual caliper, rotor attachment and applicable component instructions still matter. Nor does the original specification prove that the bicycle in front of you retains its factory brakes after previous servicing or ownership changes.
Read the rear mount independently
The Shimano frame’s technical record lists Postmount 160 mm and a maximum rear rotor of 220 mm. These are frame-side entries, rather than alternative names for the original rotor. They do not by themselves supply a universal adapter number, bolt length or installation procedure for every possible caliper.
The front brake belongs on the actual installed fork, whose applicable limits need checking separately. A rear-frame maximum does not establish that fork’s maximum. Avoid applying a value from an unidentified newer fork simply because the original RACE build or another family bike uses a familiar rotor diameter.
Do not import the Bosch RIDE brake specification
The separate Bosch RIDE product page describes SRAM G2 RE brakes and 200 mm rotors. That is another named build, not a correction to the Shimano RACE’s TRP record. If a used-bike listing mixes those descriptions, identify what is fitted rather than assuming the two complete brake systems are equivalent.
For service, provide the actual brake and rotor markings and explain whether the issue is wear, damage or an equipment change. Have the complete installation assessed using the relevant instructions. This guide identifies the documented systems; it does not diagnose brake function from a photograph or provide unverified bleeding or fastening instructions.
The topic and existing brand guide place the electric platform in context. A brake enquiry benefits from identifying the complete RACE record and the actual installed parts separately.
FAQ
What rotor thickness does the RACE record specify?
It lists TRP R1 rotors at 2.3 mm thickness.
Does Postmount 160 mean the original rear rotor is 160 mm?
No. The frame interface and the original 220 mm rotor are separate entries.
Does the frame’s rear limit also determine the front limit?
No. The actual fork and brake instructions must establish the front installation’s requirements.
Sources
RACE rotor dimensions and frame mounting entries remain separate; the Bosch page is cited only to identify the different build’s brake specification. Current Shimano RACE product and technical record (https://www.commencal.com/en/commencal-meta-power-tr-race-brushed/22METAPWTRRXL.html). Archived 2022 RACE manufacturer sheet (https://static.commencal.com/tech/2022-COMMENCAL-META-POWER-TR-RACE.pdf?nocache=1793208459). Separate Bosch RIDE manufacturer page (https://www.commencal.com/us/en/commencal-meta-power-bosch-ride-light-orange/23METAPWTRRIBSL.html?lang=en_US). Rechecked 29 October 2026.
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