Shimano rotors & Avid Elixir calipers

stubs
stubs Posts: 5,001
edited September 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Got a new bike that has Avid Elixir 7 calipers running on Avid HS1 rotors. However the front is only a 160mm and as I am a bit of a porker the 160mm feels a bit underpowered. I have a 180mm Shimano RT76 rotor this one Shimano RT76 and I was wondering if the Elixir is compatible with the Shimano rotor. I cant see it being a problem but just wanted to check with the Shimano rotor being a different design to the Avid rotor. The fork is a 29er Rockshox SID RL post mount.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    if it does not catch the caliper on the rivets it will be fine. as you have it try it.
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  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Cheers got the adaptor on order from CRC for £5.99 so no biggie if its not compatible but just wanted to check
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  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Got everything set up with the 180mm Shimano RT76 rotor and its fine plenty of clearance for the rivets and alu spider. I also tried a 160mm Shimano RT76 rotor on the back but that doesnt work the spider catches the bottom of the caliper.
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