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Old 04-27-10 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by London commuter
Please correct me if my understanding of the physics is faulty but my understanding is that all else being equal, larger rotors should provide more braking torque, not just greater heat storage/disipation.
Yes. Try two sizes. The difference will be obvious. I run a seven-inch rotor on the front of my Salsa Fargo because I like to use a lighter touch on the brake lever. A six-inch rotor would still stop me. I would just need to apply a bit more force at the lever.

I like having the rotor in front be larger than in the back. That sort of compensates for the difference in stopping power between the two brakes. I'd run four-inches in the rear if I could find the right parts.

I will say that a downside to the larger rotor size is that it is much easier for a bit of rotor warp to result in a "ka-ching" sound as the rotor bangs back and forth on the pads. I've had enough trouble there that I may downsize to a six-inch rotor.
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