This topic has been brought up before. RT86 is $16 more a rotor. You get Ice-Tech with an aluminum core. Wondering if this is worth it. I don't do long descents. I also read RT76 tend to stay straight. Weight difference is negligible Thoughts on this? Save the $32/pair?
Shimano RT86 vs XT RT76 Rotors
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This topic has been brought up before. RT86 is $16 more a rotor. You get Ice-Tech with an aluminum core. Wondering if this is worth it. I don't do long descents. I also read RT76 tend to stay straight. Weight difference is negligible Thoughts on this? Save the $32/pair?
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It’s not so much the length of the descent, it’s the gradient combined with some length, it doesn’t take a super long descent to overheat, but a very steep descent can do it. So I’d say if you don’t have very steep descents, then sure.
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That logic sounds good to me given your riding.
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They are idiots if the are referring to the 76s. The 86s, sure and I do notice they dissipate heat better. It's not critical for every rider though. Back home, yep. Out here in the plains on a work trip, nope.
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