Rotor Question
08-07-14, 10:41 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 712
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Rotor Question
So,
I have a new set of road wheels on the way for my bike. I have everything I need but rotors. I have not been able to find the Spyre TRP rotors anywhere in 160mm.
1) Anyone know where I can order them online? I have found plenty of places that carry them, but they are all out of stock.
2) If not, are there any issues with using a different set/brand of rotors that are the same size? I am planning on already having to re-align calipers when I swap wheels, which is no big deal. Are there any other issues or considerations to take into account? Any brand or product recommendations?
As usual, thanks in advance.
I have a new set of road wheels on the way for my bike. I have everything I need but rotors. I have not been able to find the Spyre TRP rotors anywhere in 160mm.
1) Anyone know where I can order them online? I have found plenty of places that carry them, but they are all out of stock.
2) If not, are there any issues with using a different set/brand of rotors that are the same size? I am planning on already having to re-align calipers when I swap wheels, which is no big deal. Are there any other issues or considerations to take into account? Any brand or product recommendations?
As usual, thanks in advance.
08-08-14, 12:50 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 457
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I suggest direct from TRP if you haven't tried that option.
There are better rotors available than those from TRP, and better PM/IS adaptors also (at least adaptors that will accommodate a wider range of frame/hub tolerances). If the riding environment is all flatland it's not such a big deal, most brands of rotor will work. For steep descents with frequent or continuous braking, larger, thicker rotors offer advantages.
I recommend SwissStop green pads over stock pads supplied with the Spyre caliper.
There are better rotors available than those from TRP, and better PM/IS adaptors also (at least adaptors that will accommodate a wider range of frame/hub tolerances). If the riding environment is all flatland it's not such a big deal, most brands of rotor will work. For steep descents with frequent or continuous braking, larger, thicker rotors offer advantages.
I recommend SwissStop green pads over stock pads supplied with the Spyre caliper.
08-08-14, 03:41 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 14,744
Bikes: Yes
Mentioned: 525 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3230 Post(s)
Liked 3,868 Times
in
1,439 Posts
You can use any 160mm rotor with those brakes, but I'm pretty sure these match the ones that came with my HY/RD's and I'd guess the Spyres are the same:
Universal Cycles -- TRP 1 Piece Disc Brake Rotors
Universal Cycles -- TRP 1 Piece Disc Brake Rotors
__________________
My Bikes
My Bikes
08-08-14, 04:32 PM
#5
Banned
adaptors are the way many non post mount frames went. 160F 140R.. 180F 160R.. any decent disc, should be fine
Avid * is thinner than Galfer's . so lighter .. but the thicker one may last longer .
*Avid's 4 bolt Rohloff discs cost less than any others
with google, the act of asking gets you a bunch of sellers .. since that is what they do.
Avid * is thinner than Galfer's . so lighter .. but the thicker one may last longer .
*Avid's 4 bolt Rohloff discs cost less than any others
with google, the act of asking gets you a bunch of sellers .. since that is what they do.
Last edited by fietsbob; 08-09-14 at 08:57 AM.
08-08-14, 06:06 PM
#6
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 712
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks, those are the ones. Oddly enough, all the vendors I looked at online and all the suggestions from google shopping were out of stock of the 160's the day I made the thread. Thanks for the help, I should be all set shortly!
