To complete the wheels, I installed Shimano SLX RT66, six-bolt 160mm rotors in the front and rear, and a Shimano Deore M4100, 10-speed 11-46T cogset.

The rotors are the lowest-priced Shimano part compatible with both resin and metal brake pads, and were chosen for that reason.

​​​The cogset is all steel, making it heavier than cogsets with aluminum sprokets, but also a lot harder wearing and longer lasting, in line with the general ethos of the build. It also has a large gap, 37 - 46T, between the two largest sprockets. Whether this is objectionable in actual use remains to be seen, but given the range of 418% and the $34 price for this part made in-country, it's hard to pass up.


​​​​​


​​​​​







Note the use of Torx bolts to affix the rotors





Cost of the complete wheel pair: $160