Thread: Brake rotors, really a difference?
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Old 08-22-19, 10:42 PM
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Wilmingtech
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Originally Posted by Bike Jedi
How much more performance are you getting out of that versus Shimano XT SM-RT81 for the money?

Because usually with specials, coupons, keeping an eye out on E-bay, whatever...you can typically find them for around $40 shipped maybe even $35.
Performance as in.... you pull the brake lever and the bike stops?

Again - haven't noticed any difference between these and the TRP rotors that came with the bike. Other than the caliper adjustment I will have to make. No heat issues or noise. I'm not heavy on the brakes on my rides. Not in city traffic with stop and go and most of the downhills I can go until the bike stops rolling if I wanted to without having to touch the brakes. These are on a gravel bike so most rides are away from busy roads.

Best thing about the 12$ rotors is when I screw these up (as I may already have) it's not a big deal to replace them.

-Sean
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