Carbon rotors, that's right I said it. **EDIT first prototype made**

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Carbon rotors, that's right I said it. **EDIT first prototype made**
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flag konarider112
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Posted: Aug 27, 2008 at 11:31 Quote
ahh because i thought they needed to have more friction on the pads to work than normal rotors.
flag iggz
Posted: Aug 27, 2008 at 12:23 Quote
That would compliment a Juicy Ultimate quite nicely. I can pay shipping. lol tup
flag photoguy9
Posted: Aug 27, 2008 at 12:58 Quote
I can test a set on a cross country bike and see how they hold up long-term....I'm in aurora by the way.
flag cruelty-and-the-beast
Posted: Aug 28, 2008 at 19:18 Quote
Any input on how well they hold up to abrasion? doesn't the weave of the fibers lose some integrity once its been scratched up or whatever?
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Posted: Aug 28, 2008 at 19:30 Quote
mr-wilson wrote:
I am curious to see how this works. Though a standard composite rotor is a carbon reinforced with graphite and a silicon carbide mix, I don't think the plain weave will last long. Try it in the rear first. If the rotor shatters the last thing you want is pieces of carbon shooting up towards your face. Good luck.

Having pieces up your ass isn't exactly better.

I'd say try 'em out going a bit slower than usual, and wear thick pants or something. It could work fine though, great idea.
flag aniyn
Posted: Aug 28, 2008 at 20:05 Quote
lahouse wrote:

Having pieces up your ass isn't exactly better.
You don't need your ass to see however.
flag dh-pete
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 11:47 Quote
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https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2828339813_a2d3f97f10_b.jpg

More carbon rotors.

How are they holding up now anyway?
flag fantaman
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 12:17 Quote
carbon rotors saves allot off weigth but other from that they are not that good,you need to reach realy high tempertures to actually work,below that you have almost no power,carbon is also weaker and more expensive.A steel or floating rotors are stronger and better,bikes don't need carbon rotors only racing cars like DTM,F1,Nascar and now motorcycle racing are running carbon rotors as well but they are going 300km/h.I'm not against carbon rotors but for i know they are no good for bikes eaven MX and Super moto doesn't use carbon rotors.
flag iggz
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 12:41 Quote
Id rather have a carbon spider on an aluminum rotor for weight savings Blank Stare
flag dh-pete
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 13:42 Quote
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flag djritz
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 17:21 Quote
All the rotors I've seen in this thread look to be just a carbon fiber weave, as opposed to the carbon ceramic or carbon-carbon brakes used for racing brakes, such as these. The difference is in the resins and composites used to create the material, and can be seen very clearly when put next to simple carbon weaved material.
Carbon Ceramic (C^2)
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://festivalofspeed.net/images/News/CarbonDisc.jpgCarbon Fiber Weave
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.kooltoyz.co.uk/images/EK4-0014%20Carbon%20Blades.JPG
The difference is mostly related to the density of the fibers, where the CC rotors are a much higher density and heavier compound than the carbon weave. Higher density means more durability and heat dissipation, but since the rotors in this thread appear to be of the weaved type, they may be able to heat up fine and work just fine.
flag samnation
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Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 17:50 Quote
dh-pete wrote:
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https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2829179486_6d24aaa590.jpg?v=0

Leave it to Gator.
flag crs-one
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 17:59 Quote
aniyn wrote:
lahouse wrote:

Having pieces up your ass isn't exactly better.
You don't need your ass to see however.

90% of pinkbike needs it to talk Wink
flag rydindirty
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 18:16 Quote
nwd26 wrote:
aniyn wrote:
lahouse wrote:

Having pieces up your ass isn't exactly better.
You don't need your ass to see however.

90% of pinkbike needs it to talk Wink

lol
flag srobinson
Posted: Sep 5, 2008 at 18:29 Quote
aniyn wrote:
lahouse wrote:

Having pieces up your ass isn't exactly better.
You don't need your ass to see however.

You shouldn't have to worry about that. Think of a piece of dirt coming off your tire, it isn't going that fast. The rotor is also spinning slower so it shouldn't really be a problem.

The problem is A) if a piece somehow gets stuck in the caliper, your wheel stops. Much better for this to happen in the back. And B) when riding steep and loose downhill, a back brake alone has very little chance of stopping you. Best to keep the front safe.

 


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