Floating Disc Rotor
On long descents dropping thousands of vertical feet your brakes take a beating. In these conditions you quickly learn that not all rotors are created equal. Hope claims the Floating Disc Rotor resists warping even under severe heat from sustained braking. This is achieved using a floating design consisting of a CNC-machined aluminum carrier riveted to a laser-cut stainless steel outer rotor. When the outer rotor is subjected to serious heat it expands. By allowing it to float separately from the center carrier the rotor can expand and shrink at will without stressing the carrier, preventing permanent deformation.
The rotors come in five anodized color options, making them the perfect complement to your Hope brakes. Hope says they can be used with other brake brands, but you must check the clearance with your caliper once everything is installed, as the rivets sit about 1mm above the braking surface and you don't want them contacting your brake pads. Depending on your frame and fork mounting style as well as your desired rotor size, you may need a Hope disc brake adapter to correctly space your caliper.
Details
- Performance disc brake rotor for mountain bikes
- Floating design manages heat better to resist warping
- Made in-house at Hope's Great Britain facility to ensure quality
- Five color options to match your Hope brakes
- Includes one rotor and mounting bolts
- Item #HPE000C
- Material
- [carrier] CNC-machined & anodized aluminum, [rotor] laser-cut stainless steel
- Attachment Type
- 6-bolt
- Compatibility
- 6-bolt hubs
- Diameter
- [blue, orange, purple, red] 160mm, 180mm, [black] 160mm, 180mm, 203mm
- Claimed Weight
- [180mm] 5.2oz (146g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 4 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 29, 2024
A bit underwhelmed
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
First off - it's frustrating trying to find matching pairs in right colors + the correct sizes. The availability issue happens often regardless of online store. Having done XT and XTR rotors previously, I would place these particular Hope somewhere in between. They performed roughly close to XT but not as good as XTR. I had noticeable brake fade and they were very sensitive to any sort of contamination. Found myself having to clean them and check my pads often. Upgrading pads and calipers helped some.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
April 4, 2024
Never Received
Never received though got an email saying it was delivered. Reached out to customer service but never got a response. After the silence I ended up buying from a competitor at a competitive price.
June 9, 2023
Nice but...
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
These look great but, according to LBS, they are made specifically for Hope brakes. Due to the prominence of the bolt that attaches the two pieces of the rotor, these rotors can rub on the actual brake body of many brakes, sram code in this case. This should probably be noted in the item description.
July 27, 2020
Looks sendy
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
These were super easy to install. They work great and they look amazing. Would recommend!
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