customrider-Rhys Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hello all, i have a neon bow and have been using a 160 mono trial rotor with my tech lever trial zone caliper and pro pads, i haven't been getting good enough bite/hold so got a +20 adapter and a 180 rotor, seems to be working better, is this over kill, should the 160 of worked better? thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 160 should be more than enough, if I remember corectly some older koxx mods were 140 or 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I ran 203 for over a year with no issues except whip lash. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 No. That's what I use with saints on my blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Doesn´ make it normal or optimal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Doesn't have to be normal or optimal. It's personal preference and what works best for for that person. Hence why I run 180 on front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Doesn´ make it normal or optimal... You're so full of diaper rash you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nah, too old for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 in theory 160mm is as good as 200mm in a stock.. but 180 will provide that bit more oomph... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 in theory 160mm is as good as 200mm in a stock... How? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 the leverage, i'm pretty sure adam of the tarty posted it on here moons ago. i'll find some link sauce... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Size of disk to wheel ratio. 160mm on a 20", 203mm on a 26". I've seen 203's on a mod but it's ground clearance issues that's the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 the leverage, i'm pretty sure adam of the tarty posted it on here moons ago. i'll find some link sauce... Yes,leverage is what actually does make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/144713-new-front-break/page-2 link for claim. that said i'm running a 180mm rotor on my mod and it's f**king awesome as balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 180mm on a mod is perfectly fine. It's a little heavier, and you've got a little less ground clearance, but you've got more leverage which gives you a better/stronger brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 alright cheers all, the only part i dont like is having to use a +20 hope standard mount adapter on the rear, but power is worth it i spose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 My ice tech disks are lighter than a normal steel set, because the carriers are aluminium. Plus they look awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 its My ice tech disks are lighter than a normal steel set, because the carriers are aluminium. Plus they look awesome its not the rotors i don't like its the adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thought trial zone calipers were post mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/disc_brake_spares/hope_iso_disc_brake_adaptor/c110p23.html not all, i have one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Oh right. Well you've got no choice then, unless you put up a swap for a post mount caliper. Then the mount will look a bit less agricultural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/144713-new-front-break/page-2 link for claim. that said i'm running a 180mm rotor on my mod and it's f**king awesome as balls. This states something completely different though? He said 160 on mod has approx.the same ammount of power as 203mm on stock...It´s standard that 99% of mods use 160, 24s use 185 and stocks 200mm, because bigger wheel has more leverage of course and the only way to make up for it is using bigger rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 This states something completely different though? He said 160 on mod has approx.the same ammount of power as 203mm on stock...It´s standard that 99% of mods use 160, 24s use 185 and stocks 200mm, because bigger wheel has more leverage of course and the only way to make up for it is using bigger rotor. ..so when you use a disc (lets say 180mm) that offers enough leverage to stop a larger wheel (such as a 24" or a 26") on a 20" then you have more power when comparing that disc with a more conventional 160mm disc. If you have a good enough brake (BB5/7, Hope, Saint), set it up well, install the best pads, keep the rotor running straight, and don't let the disc and pads get contaminated then you'll have a good enough brake no matter what size rotor you choose. I run a 160mm BB7 on the front of my 24" and it is ridiculously good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsalot Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Digging this one up but what is a 200mm like on a mod? I'm having to run one shortly to save some cash. Trialzone with 200mm trialzone rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 hillarious. do it. it's not like it will have any negative outcomes, besides weight, but your better than letting that bother you. enjoy your beefcake rotor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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