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scruffylooking · 11-15-2007, 02:59 PM

What do you think peeps... can I get it to work?

Real story: My friend at work just got a set of prototype rotors for his BMW Z4 M Coupe. Of course, the first thing I try to do is mount them on my bike...

northshore · 11-15-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffylooking

What do you think peeps... can I get it to work?

Real story: My friend at work just got a set of prototype rotors for his BMW Z4 M Coupe. Of course, the first thing I try to do is mount them on my bike...

That rotor probably weighs more than your bike unless it's one of those Porsche ceramic ones.

el_d00der1n0 · 11-15-2007, 03:04 PM

I wonder if there's a centerlock adapter.

If not, you're going to have to drill another hole in the rotor.

scruffylooking · 11-15-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by northshore

That rotor probably weighs more than your bike unless it's one of those Porsche ceramic ones.

Yeah, it was pretty heavy. I think it'd make climbing a little harder.

tkblazer · 11-15-2007, 03:24 PM

who makes that rotor? you should have him check out the Performance Friction rotors.. they make a true floating rotor

scruffylooking · 11-15-2007, 03:26 PM

A company called Racing Brakes or something like that.

GP_pilot · 11-15-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by northshore

That rotor probably weighs more than your bike unless it's one of those Porsche ceramic ones.

No he's just trying to convert it into a heavy DH bike. More rolling inertia to plow thru & over crap. Gyroscopic effect will be great for those rock gardens trying to throw you off line. And the unique bling factor...just needs some BMW badges to finish it off.

scruffylooking · 11-15-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GP_pilot

No he's just trying to convert it into a heavy DH bike. More rolling inertia to plow thru & over crap. Gyroscopic effect will be great for those rock gardens trying to throw you off line. And the unique bling factor...just needs some BMW badges to finish it off.

Now we're getting somewhere!

foofighter · 11-15-2007, 03:37 PM

can you imagine the clamping/stopping force of a brake that huge??

tkblazer · 11-15-2007, 03:39 PM

probly similar to a motorcycle since you would need a buff fork and frame to be able to withstand the braking forces

Chewyeti · 11-15-2007, 03:43 PM

Almost looks like a wilwood hat on the rotor..... maybe a coleman racing setup.

.8down · 11-15-2007, 05:31 PM

little tough on climbing...

DownHillPhil · 11-15-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffylooking

A company called Racing Brakes or something like that.

RacingBrake makes a pretty good product.

2wheel_lee · 11-15-2007, 08:03 PM

It won't work without an adapter or some machine work. Your hub requires a six hole bolt pattern whereas the rotor is set up for a five hole bolt pattern.

Waldo · 11-15-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by .8down

little tough on climbing...

Probably be a big hit at the next Push-A-Kona ride

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11-15-2007, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
scruffylooking Stuck up, half witted...	A company called Racing Brakes or something like that. __________________ www.bikeskills.com

11-15-2007, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
foofighter Ride More Talk Less	can you imagine the clamping/stopping force of a brake that huge?? __________________ On Sabatical - Out Riding 09 Specialized Roubaix Comp 09 Specialized Epic Expert Carbon

11-15-2007, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chewyeti Blunt Realist.	Almost looks like a wilwood hat on the rotor..... maybe a coleman racing setup. __________________ -Aaron or Chewy SweetPea: "You are wrong, Dirtvert. There is something more dangerous; an intelligent, insane, engineer."

11-15-2007, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
tkblazer No Longer Riding	who makes that rotor? you should have him check out the Performance Friction rotors.. they make a true floating rotor

11-15-2007, 03:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
tkblazer No Longer Riding	probly similar to a motorcycle since you would need a buff fork and frame to be able to withstand the braking forces

11-15-2007, 05:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
.8down STR Veteran	little tough on climbing... __________________ .8down designs

11-15-2007, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
2wheel_lee STR Veteran	It won't work without an adapter or some machine work. Your hub requires a six hole bolt pattern whereas the rotor is set up for a five hole bolt pattern. __________________ - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. - May the air be filled with tires! - Know your size.

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