Disc rotor shapes and styles- what difference do they make?
adamukcorrado
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I have just bought a new set of formula oro disc brakes to fit to my new wheels, they have come with 160mm discs Fr & R, so i want a new bigger disc for the front (either 180mm or 200mm)
What difference do all the different shapes and styles make? wavey/ sunflower/ saw blade etc etc
Do you still get the power when there's less metal to contact the pads? do more cut out shapes heat up / cool down quicker? although wavey/ cut out may clear mud better do they eat your pads faster?
Previously i had a bog standard 180mm circle shape giant mph3 disc on front which was great,
I'm 14 1/2 stone and ride very fast/ aggressive cross country and i'm off to alps in the summer, so i want the holy grail of a disc that is light, powerful, strong and cheap!
will be fitted to RS recon forks on my 5in felt virtue bike.
Any suggestions???
What difference do all the different shapes and styles make? wavey/ sunflower/ saw blade etc etc
Do you still get the power when there's less metal to contact the pads? do more cut out shapes heat up / cool down quicker? although wavey/ cut out may clear mud better do they eat your pads faster?
Previously i had a bog standard 180mm circle shape giant mph3 disc on front which was great,
I'm 14 1/2 stone and ride very fast/ aggressive cross country and i'm off to alps in the summer, so i want the holy grail of a disc that is light, powerful, strong and cheap!
will be fitted to RS recon forks on my 5in felt virtue bike.
Any suggestions???
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use the formula one they are about the lightest out there an have had the least problems with them."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
i have just found the kits that chain reaction cycles sell including the formula disc and adaptor, price is right too, so i think that may be the way to go,
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The new ones need the same pad contact area and thickness ideally.0
