I have SRAM Elixir 5 disc brakes on my bike and I need new rotors. Below is a photo of the front rotor. It’s listed as an HS1 with a 170 diameter. The back has an HS1 160 and I can find those almost anywhere but the 170 on the front are like 5x more expensive. Does anyone know if I can use a different SRAM 170 rotor?
SRAM Brake question
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1) Your photo is of an Avid rotor, which is OK...
2) About any 170 mm rotor of the same thickness ought to work; if in doubt, ask at your LBS.
2) About any 170 mm rotor of the same thickness ought to work; if in doubt, ask at your LBS.
SRAM bought Avid some time back...
I have been lucky enough to have good LBSs.
Anyway, bolt pattern's going to be the same, all the waviness on the HS1 is more style than function in my opinion.
I have been lucky enough to have good LBSs.
Anyway, bolt pattern's going to be the same, all the waviness on the HS1 is more style than function in my opinion.
170's aren't common, might be easier to remove the caliper adapter and just drop to another 160mm on the front. Should be fine if you're just hitting Stewart. Otherwise go for a 180mm rotor with appropriate new adapter.
Those are SRAM's old rotor design, any new one would likely be a centerline, perfectly compatible with your Elixir's.
e.g.
Hey @Nick, if you've a pile of Elixir pads and stosh doesn't want them LMK what you've got.
Those are SRAM's old rotor design, any new one would likely be a centerline, perfectly compatible with your Elixir's.
e.g.
SRAM Centerline 160 180 200 203mm Disc Brake Rotor 6 Bolt MTB Mountain Road Bike | eBay
Includes 6 new mounting bolts.
www.ebay.com
Hey @Nick, if you've a pile of Elixir pads and stosh doesn't want them LMK what you've got.
Lol ok thanks. I think I found a 170 rotor.
thanks for the clarification.170's aren't common, might be easier to remove the caliper adapter and just drop to another 160mm on the front. Should be fine if you're just hitting Stewart. Otherwise go for a 180mm rotor with appropriate new adapter.
Those are SRAM's old rotor design, any new one would likely be a centerline, perfectly compatible with your Elixir's.
e.g.
SRAM Centerline 160 180 200 203mm Disc Brake Rotor 6 Bolt MTB Mountain Road Bike | eBay
Includes 6 new mounting bolts.www.ebay.com
Hey @Nick, if you've a pile of Elixir pads and stosh doesn't want them LMK what you've got.
They make that turkey call noise and jittering a lot on the front.
I know I had a set but hell if I can find them. Sorry man. If I stumble upon them I'll let you know.
No problem, I know the feeling. I found someone selling a new set cheap.