Advice re Rotors

captain_oakley
captain_oakley Posts: 222
edited September 2018 in Cyclocross
I have just purchased a 105 group set with hydro discs, but no Rotors. It's for a Cross/Gravel build.
Need a bit of advice re purchase of rotors, any help would be gratefully received.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Depends on your wheels, centrelock or bolt, and what size you want, which will depend on the frame/fork mounts and, depending on size, what adaptors you will need.
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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Most CX/gravel bikes have 160mm front and rear, or 160mm front and 140mm rear. Brand is up to you and 6 bolt or centerlock will depend on your hubs as Cooldad says. Shimano Ice Tech are good.

    What frame are you using?
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • captain_oakley
    captain_oakley Posts: 222
    Frame is a Cotic Escapade and the wheels are Hope 20Five's. If you need anymore info let me know.

    Thanks for the help so far!
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    You have the info in front of you....
    cooldad wrote:
    Depends on your wheels, centrelock or bolt, and what size you want, which will depend on the frame/fork mounts and, depending on size, what adaptors you will need.
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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Ignore Grumpypants.

    Your frame takes flat mount calipers and the Hope hubs are 6 bolt. It doesn't specify rotor size on the Cotic website but from the photos of the complete bike they look like 160mm. I'd go for Ice Tech (non Freezer) or Uberbike floating rotors ;)
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    You have too much time on your hands. May I suggest finding a lady friend. Or man friend. Or even a goat.

    Whatever floats your boat.
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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    I dont think my partner or 3 kids would approve of the man or lady friend, but I suppose a goat would save me cutting the grass... which would free up more time to get on your nerves. Plus, I'm sure it didn't take me any more time to help the guy than it took you to be disobliging ;)
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    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    True. But as they say, god helps those who help themselves.

    And I do.

    Bless you my son.

    How's this for a cute alternative to a goat - a furry pig. Very huggable, and when you get bored with it, a yummy breakfast or two.

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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Haha, thanks... I think :)

    I'm torn between it being too cute to eat vs my love of bacon. Actually, who am I kidding... bacon wins every time!
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    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • proto
    proto Posts: 1,483
    If you want the pro look, then 140mm dis front and back. :D

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