isitafox Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 As the title suggests, has anyone used the Superstar Components floating disc rotors? Read mixed reviews about them turning up bent but I want to know how they perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I am not keen on a lot of superstar parts, I wouldn't trust them, it I haven't used them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Dez, how can you not trust a part you haven't used? Ben 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I know pedals aren't discs but I've bought superstar pedals and they're f**king strong, they're a very good company I'd say. Never heard anything bad about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I see parts fail at work. And the price of superstar parts has some explaining needed, as you normaly get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Those rotors look the same as hope floating rotors which do 100% fail in trials use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Those rotors look the same as hope floating rotors which do 100% fail in trials use. the XC ones might be a little fragile, but I've used the older style (thicker arms) ones before with no issues at all. If the Superstar ones are like the newer thinner XC Hopes then I'd stay clear, if they are thicker then they should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Out of interest, why would you use a floating disc in any trials related sport? It's just another thing to go wrong and doesn't benefit you at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I use them because alloy is stiffer than steel and it makes the rotor harder to bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 And the price of superstar parts has some explaining needed, as you normaly get what you pay for. Don't they cut out the middle man by importing directly from the factory? I have had no issues with Superstar parts (disc pads, QRs, ss kit, ss tensioner, lock on grips, nano pedals and some other little bits) so far and they seem to get pretty bummed up by the douches on Bikeradar who tend to be absolute part whores. The only negatives I hear are poor quality hub bearings, occasional bent discs, shady wheelbuilding skills and less than impressive customer service when it comes to hubs, never heard anything bad about their other stuff though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) It's worth noting that Superstar parts are often just rebranded parts from other companies bought from a catalog - which is why a lot of them can be cheap. For the ones that aren't - a cheap product doesn't mean a bad one. Just because you're accustomed to Koxx prices from the trials world, there's a whole different business model available. Koxx sell few at high prices. Superstar sell many at low prices. Can't speak for all their bits, but over the years I've had disc pads, rotors [edit: not the floating ones you're on about - sorry ], pedals, QRs and a seatclamp from them, and all have been perfect. Edited April 9, 2013 by aener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Sounds good to me, I'll give them a whirl cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Ah so there s identiti sort of brand. Direct is the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 the XC ones might be a little fragile, but I've used the older style (thicker arms) ones before with no issues at all. If the Superstar ones are like the newer thinner XC Hopes then I'd stay clear, if they are thicker then they should be fine Description says the inner is machined from 4mm billet steel for heavy duty use so they should stand up well. Only gonna get used in comps anyhow and I'm not exactly a massive rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balls Deep trials team Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've had them. Not good for trials. Simple . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Description says the inner is machined from 4mm billet steelCan't be steel cos it's anodised... And they would weigh a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Also, if they're steel then surely they loose the only advantages of alloy floating rotors, and all the weaknesses of having a join. Alloy centres are good for the stiffness, weight, and heat dissipation in non-trials use. If you make the centre part from steel, the only advantage you have is the aesthetic. Or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah you're both right, me being a berk! Says the centres are machined from 4mm billet but doesn't say steel, the rotors are steel! I've had them. Not good for trials. Simple . What brake was that with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Aaah, makes sense In general (all rotors of this style), the rivets batter the alloy centres and they fall apart... The Shimano ones seem to be holding up on Ali's bike though (but they are £££). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah that's what I run, the ice tech ones. But they are upwards of £40 each unless you get them off crc, then its wether they've got them in the size you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah that's why I'm looking at cheaper options as I'm gonna get new hoses and pads for my brakes before I fit them so need to cut costs somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Normal rotors for the win, same brand as the pads you are using. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Where's the cheapest place you've seen for these rotors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Normal rotors for the win, same brand as the pads you are using. I concur. Part of the point of floating discs is to lose heat quicker but that's not a problem in trials. Trials also puts a lot of high torque forces into a disc and I can just imagine the rivety things clicking away to themselves nicely as they eat into the softer alloy spiders. They're also heavier than normal discs... look pretty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Well I'm trying to save a little for a possible new purchase at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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