Do higher end rotors brake better?
01-03-24, 03:20 PM
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01-03-24, 04:30 PM
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The braking power on a descend was something to get used to lol. I used the same amount of "strength" as I would on my last bike and I stopped way too hard flying downhill lol. Nothing dangerous but it was different. The difference in comfort was night and day. I can't wait until I my bike fit to have it be even better.
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01-03-24, 07:07 PM
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High end rotors only stop better if they include in the name, “miracle”, “new and improved” (how could it be ‘new’ AND ‘improved’?) or ‘magic’.
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01-03-24, 07:25 PM
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The braking power on a descend was something to get used to lol. I used the same amount of "strength" as I would on my last bike and I stopped way too hard flying downhill lol. Nothing dangerous but it was different. The difference in comfort was night and day. I can't wait until I my bike fit to have it be even better.
and good chance the braking will improve as you put some miles on the bike
that - and the big grin on your face should catch some air and bring your speed down
oh … did I tell ya that bike is super sweet ?
01-03-24, 07:33 PM
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Yes to all of the above! 😂 I sure did have a huge grin on my face today. Of course it was quickly wiped away by how badly out of shape I am. On top of being super sick right now and having a bad knee 😥 but we'll leave that story for another day. I really appreciate it man!
