Avid HS1 Heat Shedding Rotor

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Use this rotor with Avid BB7 brakes. Works very well and costs a few dollars less than the Clean Sweeps. Mine mounted up true. Stopping seems the same as with the other Avid rotors compatible with the BB7s. About the same squeal as a Clean Sweep.

Pros: true mounting, costs less than equivalent Avid rotors

Cons: Doesn't stop any better than any other rotor I've used with the BB7 ( no worse either)

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 22, 2013
Reviewed by: Josh K., Washington

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avid rotors 180 mm

bought these to upgrade from 160 to 180 on my tallboy. six inch rotors are for weight weenies only these days. braking power now acceptable.

Pros: light looking, lots of drilling,seems to cool faster.

Cons: less surface area means you squeeze more for the same effect

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 11, 2013
Reviewed by: william b., Colorado

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Perfect for Avid Brake system

These rotors were purchased for a new front a SURLY FAT TIRE wheel and after setting them up and centering them they have provided no issues and brake well.



Pros: Easy installation and good braking

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 27, 2012
Reviewed by: Paul M., Minnesota

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They are noisy but they stop you.

A lot of the trails have long steep down hills so I get them pretty hot sometimes. They are very discolored but have resisted warping. They are noisy but it doesn't bother me.

Pros: Good price, durable and they stop.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 02, 2012
Reviewed by: David H.

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These rotors worked really well the first 2 months that I had them, but since then they have turned into turkey callers. I have to sand and clean them once a month to keep the noise down.

Pros: keep brakes cool

Cons: sound like a turkey call on long downhill runs

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 10, 2012
Reviewed by: Pedro m., California

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Upgraded the 160mm Rotor with this 180mm rotor. It works well and did increase stopping power a bit. I dont "overheat" my brakes anymore after putting 180's on front and back.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 19, 2012
Reviewed by: Hoover W., Utah

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160 Rotor

Feels great on the back of the bike with a 203 up front. Running with Shimano SLX and metal pads this rotor offers good weight to performance.

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 04, 2012
Reviewed by: John , Oregon

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