6" Front disc vs 8"? Is there a difference?

Sept. 27, 2006, 8:17 p.m.

Wayne-P

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Unless you are going fast or braking for long periods of time, you won't notice much difference.

What type of bike is it going on?

Sept. 27, 2006, 10:48 p.m.

TheGiggler

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if you ride steep trails it will make all the difference. in fact for long sustained steeps even upgrading to rear 8" rotor is worthwhile.

Sept. 27, 2006, 10:53 p.m.

Wayne-P

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That's what I mean there Gigg.

Sept. 28, 2006, 8:59 a.m.

SdB

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Unless you are going fast or braking for long periods of time, you won't notice much difference.

What type of bike is it going on?

I am putting the 8" setup on a 05 Norco six1 (with custom 06 rear end= total 34lbs).

The reason for the upgrade is long winded but here goes…I had an all mountain setup before with a Marz AM1 with 6" rotor. Changes were needed- I wanted the 20mm axle stiffness up front and to make the bike more freeride friendly, so I recently bought a 06 Z1fr SL. While in the process of rebuilding a wheel and needing to buy another rotor (due to compatibility issues,) the thought naturally came up; "if 6" is good won't 8" be better??"

Total cost for the upgrade (all done through bikeroom)
Z1 Fr Sl= $499
Quando hub= $39
Adapter= $19
8" shore proof disc= $16
Value of a bike that you enjoy riding= priceless!

Thanks for the feedback; the upgraded bike should be together for the weekend!

Sept. 28, 2006, 9:53 a.m.

Wayne-P

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Sounds good to me.