Unanswered Rotor change

[CocoPlops]

Looking to change the rotors that came with the bike RT26 Shimano

Any thoughts on a massive upgrade?

Was looking at ice tech rotors but unsure of the longevity of them.

Going with ematrix pads when I change the rotors.

Thoughts on these?

Thanks in advance

 

[flash]

You want a massive upgrade then get bigger rotors and spacers for your brake callipers. 180mm rotors is small on an eMTB. Anything else is just a subtle change.

Gordon

 

[Jurassic]

I've run Icetech rotors on my (non eeb) fat bike for ages. Just replaced the rotors after a few years use in horrendous muddy conditions and the fatty isn't light. That said I think you're restricted to 200mm max size with Icetech. I really rate them though.

 

[Husky430]

Bigger IS better, just don't forget to buy a caliper adapter for a 220mm rotor as well

 

[KnollyBro]

Nothing beats a Magura MDR-P 220mm rotor. Its also 2mm thick which helps in heat dissipation and it makes a pleasant "TING" sound when they cool down so you know it must be doing something!

 

[Jurassic]

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Bigger IS better, just don't forget to buy a caliper adapter for a 220mm rotor as well

Which adapter did you use Husky? The Hope rotor looks great, I take it performs well with the Saints?

 

[Husky430]

Yeah, not a huge difference with the Hope in pull up power with the Saints calipers but definitely more modulation. It's a Cleanskin 220mm adaptor. I got a el cheapo Snail brand 200mm 2 part disc that looks almost identical for the rear end as well which looks sick. Unfortunately they don't make a 220mm disc as yet, but give them time and I'm sure they will.

 

[Dax]

Upgrading rotors won’t give you a massive upgrade, you need to go bigger or change the brakes for a massive upgrade.

I’ve been using ice tech for years with no issues, they work well and seem to last. It’s a little hard to say exactly how long because they’ve been swapped between bikes, and a week in morzine is probably at least a year of use in the UK, but they last fine.

 

[Jurassic]

Yeah, not a huge difference with the Hope in pull up power with the Saints calipers but definitely more modulation. It's a Cleanskin 220mm adaptor. I got a el cheapo Snail brand 200mm 2 part disc that looks almost identical for the rear end as well which looks sick. Unfortunately they don't make a 220mm disc as yet, but give them time and I'm sure they will.

Cheers dude. I've not even got my ebike yet (should be here next week) and I'm already thinking about upgrades. I should probably ride it as it is for a while first and see how the standard 203/203 rotors cope.

 

[Planemo]

[QUOTE="and a week in morzine is probably at least a year of use in the UK, but they last fine.
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Agreed. Especially if you do the road ride back from the top of the Super Morzine bubble to the town which I feel is actually more tortuous on brakes than the trails. I did it twice, along with numerous green and blue runs and my Hope 220's with MT5's/ Noah and Theo pads were absolutely astounding. It confirmed that I have zero need to upgrade my brakes further.

 

[johnc]

Never used the road down to the town. There are some brilliant trails starting just behind the top of the bubble. Still hard on your breaks in places.