Fitting avid 203mm rotor

matt_wright

I have avid elixir r brakes and i have managed ti get hold of a brand new 203mm rotor for free.

I have a few questions

1) is it worth fitting a 203mm rotor (i currently have 160)
2) is it difficult to change?
3) do i need any other equipment to do it other than this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13718

Many Thanks

Matt Wright

nicklouse

1 is it a DH bike. are you very big?
2 no
3 if your fork is post mount. ( plus bolts).

matt_wright

Its a Boardman pro HT mainly for XC stuff and single track riding (like Bedgebury in the south east - if you know it?) I guess i qualify as 'Big' 6ft2 and about 15stone.

Being a complete newbie - how do i know if the forks are post mount? I have Rock Shox Reba forks if that helps?

Thanks

mrfmilo

matt_wright wrote:

Its a Boardman pro HT mainly for XC stuff and single track riding (like Bedgebury in the south east - if you know it?) I guess i qualify as 'Big' 6ft2 and about 15stone.

Being a complete newbie - how do i know if the forks are post mount? I have Rock Shox Reba forks if that helps?

Thanks

I'd say it'd be overkill, especially for bedgebury which has no real descents. But nothing stopping you if you're not happy with your current braking.

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matt_wright

I have fitted the rotor, just one slight problem - the rotor now rubs the brake unit.

Im sure there is a simple solution (i.e. do you guys have any ideas on how to stop the rotor rubbing when it is spining?)
Thanks

Matt

nicklouse

align it. it is part of the fitting procedure.

read how on Parktools or the manual for your brakes.