new xtr disc rotors on avid bb7 calipes
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The sizes should be the same and the rotor/caliper combo should be fine. Shimano however, has a proprietary system for their rotors and hubs so a centerlock(shimano) rotor won't go onto a standard 6 bolt hub. If you have a centerlock hub, you need a centerlock rotor, and if you have a 6 bolt hub, you need a 6 bolt rotor.
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Originally Posted by Ymmie
They do make centerlock to 6 bolt adapters though.
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Originally Posted by mackyboboy
can anyone tell me if this combo works?
There is a device that will allow you to run six bolt (ISO) rotors on centerlock hubs. Howeve I don't think that's what he's looking for
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
The calipers don't care what they grab, so long as you have the right size for your adapters.
There is a device that will allow you to run six bolt (ISO) rotors on centerlock hubs. Howeve I don't think that's what he's looking for
There is a device that will allow you to run six bolt (ISO) rotors on centerlock hubs. Howeve I don't think that's what he's looking for
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tnx guys 4 your replies..ryt now im using a shimano centerlock disc hubs.my querry is all bout the stopping power.does the xtr rotors gives same stopping power while using an avid bb7 calipers?anyone tried this?
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Originally Posted by mackyboboy
now im using a shimano centerlock disc hubs.my querry is all bout the stopping power.does the xtr rotors gives same stopping power while using an avid bb7 calipers?anyone tried this?
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Originally Posted by AfterThisNap
FYI, new XTR rear rotors are 140mm.
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Originally Posted by CaptMatt15
only if you specifically get the 140mm rear, there is still a 160mm rear XTR this year
I've only seen the XTR rotors OEM so far and they've all been 140, which, I think, is silly.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Braking power is mainly a function of caliper type (more specifically the amount of force it can deliver to the pad) and pad material.
https://www.sae.org/events/bce/tutorial-ihm.pdf
However, as far as bicycle rotors are concerned, metallurgy may not have a noticeable effect on AVERAGE riders. In simpler terms, the average gay/gal may not notice the difference between an AVID rotor or an XTR rotor, but an expert DH'er may.
p.s.-to answer to OP, given the same size, the XTR rotor should work fine on your Avid brakes
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
Not totally true. The metallurgy of the rotor will have an effect on braking power, not just the "caliper type" or "force it can deliver on the pad",especially when considering cryogenic properties(but that's another story)
https://www.sae.org/events/bce/tutorial-ihm.pdf
https://www.sae.org/events/bce/tutorial-ihm.pdf
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Good thing we're not talking about cars. When it comes to bicycles, pad material and the caliper type are much more important than who made the rotor.
Originally Posted by Raiyn
The XTR rotor for all it's fancy features is still, at it's heart, the same steel rotor we've been using for years.
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Originally Posted by AfterThisNap
Orly? Cool.
I've only seen the XTR rotors OEM so far and they've all been 140, which, I think, is silly.
I've only seen the XTR rotors OEM so far and they've all been 140, which, I think, is silly.
check out the 3rd-4th section down
the 140mm rear is really for the XC weight weenies, since you still get good power from the hydro, but save some small amount of weight with the smaller diameter
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Originally Posted by CaptMatt15
https://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont..._phase_ii.html
check out the 3rd-4th section down
the 140mm rear is really for the XC weight weenies, since you still get good power from the hydro, but save some small amount of weight with the smaller diameter
check out the 3rd-4th section down
the 140mm rear is really for the XC weight weenies, since you still get good power from the hydro, but save some small amount of weight with the smaller diameter
Those of you running 29ers, you should really have a 185mm on the front with a 160mm on the rear minimum.
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
May look the same , but the I doubt the ingredients of the rotors' materials are identical from years ago. If they are, then some Shimano engineers need to be fired