Shimano SM-RT56 Disc Brake Rotor 6-Bolt (160-mm)

Cross Review of Ventura, Outerdo, Avid, and Shimano (Specs Only) 160mm DiameterBasic specs only. I have ridden the Shimano and Avid. Weight — ThicknessVentura 135g 1.72mm – 1.84mm (edited– Upon installation I found the inconsistent thickness -returning and trying another)Outerdo 114g 1.75mmAvid G2 on bike didn’t weigh 1.72mm (I have ridden with this a bit, so fair to say beginning was 1.75mm) I like these.ShimanoSM-RT56-S 142g 1.65mm (Ridden, but taken off because of noise)I was looking for…

Must Have/Get Resin Pads about the only thing not to like about these is their limitation of only being compatible with resin pads. shimano sells those too, and they’re reasonably priced, but you’re still limited. If you think you can get away with using standard, or semi-metalic pads you’re going to ruin the rotor and if you’re going hard when you do…it ain’t gonna be pretty.If you buy this, make sure you already have, or purchase resin pads to go with.Performance-wise, I’m very happy with…