lightweight rotors vs ice tech

[fxrextreme]

i use icetech rotors and are pleased with their performance.however they are heavy and i would like to change them.are lightweight rotors strong enough for a clydesdale who rides am?
before you all tell me to lose weight around the middle-i am in the process of doing just that and also being a clydesdale doesnt stop you being a weight weenie!

[mattr]

Didn't realise that Lightweight were making rotors.

Or do you mean light weight rotors?
Cos if you do, the answer is "depends". How light do you want to go. Some of the very lightest are even a bit marginal with normal weight riders.

Also, 6 bolt or spline?

[TheRookie]

I use Alligator lightweight rotors on my commuter and on the rear of the MTB (all 160mm) and am very happy with them, wasn't 100% happy on the front of the MTB so got some A2Z Teppenyaki spades (alloy carrier) which add 17g (72g for 'gator, 89g for the A2Z) but have a full sized brake surface and I find them fine (85Kg rider plus about 2Kg of pack). Icetech are 115g (XT 6 bolt fitting) which is a big chunk extra and not much lighter than the Hayes I was running on the front (123g) for a lot more money - Hayes were the lightest 'regular' 160mm disc I found.

[fxrextreme]

i meant light weight obviously.thanks for the advice.maybe i will go for medium weight rotors

[fxrextreme]

does anyone know well magura storm sl rotors perform?

[krzysiekmz]

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=127762&start=30

A good read few posts down the page.

Chris.

[fxrextreme]

thanks

[Getter]

I wouldn't compromise safety for a bit of weight reduction. I have the Ice-Tech on my AM bike and the Ashima Ai2 on the XC bike. I weigh #142 and would not trust the braking on the AM bike to the lighter Ai2's.

If you ride XC...then running some lightweight rotors would be ok...but if you are heavier and ride more gnarly terrain...I'd stick with the Ice-Tech rotors.

I've noticed that the Ai2's are eating through my pads faster than the Ice-Techs did.

[ophiravina]

does anyone know well magura storm sl rotors perform?

I use them with xt brakes on my bike for both racing and traning and they perform good, I dont have any problem with them. I have 160\180 and I will change the front for a 160 for saving weight sometime in the future... the rear disc shows some wear but nothing to worry about.

[TheRookie]

For those advocating icetech, try the A2Z,just as good at the braking bit (and quiet) and lighter weight......and not that expensive either.

[fxrextreme]

thanks everyone

[TALEO]

ASHIMA work great for me, im 165 lbs and use for xc racing but ice tech is the best for stoping power

[aaric]

Can always use an ice tech on the front, and something light weight on the rear.

[Benno]

I actually prefer lightweight rotors as I find they have better cold braking performance aka cold bite. As in they are able to develop more friction in a shorter period of time.
Cons - shorter pad life, shorter rotor life, heat soak causes brake fade faster.
On long descents I have learned to modulate and pump my brakes, like I would in a car. A trade I am willing to make for better cold bite as that is the majority of my braking.

[vortrex]

I was using the Ice Tech with my XTR brakes, then I switched to KCNC Razors. I thought I was going to be in for a world of misery with poor performance and squealing, but they have been great!