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Had a run in with a rather large branch on the weekend that resulted in my rear rotor getting bent.
Before I buy a replacement is it a) possible to repair? b) As long as the dimensions and hole number are the same (160mm & 6 holes) can I buy any brand to go with my shimano breaks?
Thanks
You can usually straighten out a bent rotor no problem as long as it hasn't bent over to some crazy angle. Use some large pliers or molegrips to straighten it, or a vice.
Or if you do buy a new one, most 6 bolt rotors will be fine for Shimano brakes.
Thanks Huw, will try to straighten it out for the time being!
Or use a BIG adjustable spanner/monkey wrench. There is even a park tool that does the job. I've put creases on rotors and got then okay enough to use before.
Merlin are good for shimano spares.
I think some rotors are thicker than others so I'd stick with shimano.
I also tried Hope mono mini rotors on Hope Mini brakes and that combo didn't work at all.
I bent one in a crash at Gisburn not long ago but just couldn't get it properly straight again, it just kept rubbing so just bought a cheap one from superstar and while i was at it upgraded from a 185mm to a 203mm.