Titanium rotors

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Nicola
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by Nicola on Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:44 am

What do you think about disc rotors made out of titanium?

How much could they be lighter than steel?

I've seen one on the market, why??
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by elendil on Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:37 am

A 160mm ti-rotor weighs approx. 70-90g, depends on the design.

But what about performance with standard pads? Are these rotors as good as steel ones?
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by hawkpower on Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:54 pm

Magura haye new Rotors in Aluminium (55-60gr.)
for the Race Team in Athena - maby they go 2005 in Production
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by Adri on Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:46 pm

Maybe this thread on mtbr is of some use?
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