🔘 Enhance Your Braking Performance with SHIMANO XT SM-RT86 6-Bolt Disc Brake Rotor (160mm) Review

I have been riding mountain bikes for 20 years. In the first 10 years I tried every brand in every category. But always go back to Shimano products. They produce some of the best technology in the business. All of their products are durable and just work. I actually tried a full Sram drivetrain 2 years ago and didn't like it at all. The quality of the product does not correspond to Shimano. I am not affiliated with any company. i only want the best product and i get that with the shimano kit.

Paired with a Saint caliper, this metal or organic pad brake disc will provide more than enough stopping power for downhill or whatever your riding. The rotor really bites in wet/dirty/dusty conditions. propose to adjust the driving style to adapt. They allow you to ride a lot more aggressively and save your ass if you fall off the line. 180mm or higher is too deadly in my opinion unless you are a pro or trials rider. I just don't see the point of adding more weight. Add more stopping power…

I had normal steel rotors but chose IceTech rotors because I had daily problems with heat dissipation. This took a toll on my brake pads as pads are not designed to get very hot and stay hot and I've had problems with warping before too. These rotors stay straight, true and don't overheat as much as others. They're still too hot to touch, but I don't think there's anything that can be done about it. They're not the best in the world, there are better ones, but for the money they're damn good.

I recently put together a new wheelset for my MTB that was significantly lighter than the original set. I choose Shimano XT because of Shimano's solid reputation, particularly in the XT line, and the lightweight rotors. I am very happy with the design of the blocks: they are light but strong and work well under hard braking. However, I deduct two points for the following reasons. First, the instructions called for a washer to be installed over the bolt assembly. There wasn't a washer in the…