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[Closed] Brake rotors - Shimano or others?

 si77
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Looking at purchasing new brake rotors to go with existing XT calipers. Need a pair of 6-bolt 180mm. Is there any point in not sticking with Shimano (possibly RT66)? I'd be tempted to try Uberbike if there was another sale on. Does anyone have a specific rotor to recommend? Mostly for XC / trail riding, not gnarcore DH.


 
Posted : 17/02/2017 9:28 pm
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One benefit of sticking to Shimano is that you know it'll be the right size.

Other makes of this mid-sized rotor can in fact be 183mm and 185mm, although it [i]should[/i] be obvious when buying. A 185mm rotor might hit in the inside of your calipers.

Shimano are only ever 180mm, so you can't go wrong.

Just stick with non-spider SLZ/ZEE (RT66).


 
Posted : 17/02/2017 10:07 pm
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I got a pair of those RT66 rotors in the sales after Christmas. Made the Deore brakes on my single speeder loads better then whatever after market shonk was on there.


 
Posted : 17/02/2017 11:01 pm
 si77
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Thanks for the tips, I think I'll opt for the rt66 then.


 
Posted : 17/02/2017 11:28 pm
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I've got xt ice thingies and the braking is ace, they also look ace


 
Posted : 17/02/2017 11:52 pm
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I've just got some Uberbike ones, really like them so far. They had a 17% off code on their Facebook page recently.


 
Posted : 18/02/2017 1:21 am