Shimano RT-99 Saint Ice Tech Disc Brake Rotor with Center Lock, 203mm
Price 88.46 - 129.99 USD
Nobody puts more thought into brake rotors than Shimano, and the SM-RT99 XTR Race Centerlock Rotor is proof of that. The hybrid steel and aluminum construction saves weight and manages heat buildup. Even better, it"s been topped off by Shimano"s lightweight and user-friendly Centerlock hub/rotor interface. Now, you may be wondering what IceTech construction actually means, or then again, why it matters? Basically, IceTech rotors consist of two stainless steel braking tracks that are bonded to an aluminum inner-core. If you"re unsure about this bonded construction, there"s no need to worry. Although this bond is exposed to a great deal of heat and friction, we"ve yet to experience any separation of the layers over hundreds of hours of ride time -- even for downhill race use. The benefit to this construction is twofold -- not only does it result in a lighter weight rotor, but the aluminum core sheds heat faster than a standard steel rotor. And by reducing heat buildup in the brake system, your brakes provide more consistent power, while simultaneously reducing the risk of boiling the brake fluid. Shimano"s obsessive attention to detail is evident throughout these rotors, and it"s immediately visible when looking at the alloy cooling fins. Those wavy inserts on the inner-diameter of the braking track aren"t just for show. In fact, they"re the latest evolution of IceTech construction. The fins channel heat away from the braking track, which dissipates heat into the air, instead of channeling it back into your brake caliper. This equates to even more effective heat management than the previous generation, the SM-RT98 XTR IceTech rotor. To keep the weight to a minimum, Shimano attaches the braking surface to an aluminum spider. And since those grams add up, the spider attaches to the hub via Shimano"s Center Lock rotor mount standard. This attachment method saves weight over a six-bolt hub and rotor, and it has the added benefit of making rotor-swaps much quicker. ...