SHIMANO IceTech vs SRAM Centreline Rotors

Heres my thoughts on the shimano icetech rotors vs the sram centreline rotors on a set of sram Code R brakes

[SnootchieBootchies]

The icetech rotors are not about "stronger" braking right off the hop. They are about staying cooler over the course of a long downhill. Hence the name.

[thomasboss]

Somehow you always seem to make a video about a subject that i. myself, have been thinking about! Thanks for the vid mate

[fattoamanowoodwork]

very good pint good man, really appreciate your test

[KurtisPape]

I like the technology in shimano rotors, the aluminum core absorbs heat away from the steel outer. Steel holds heat much more than alloy, Every time I wash my bike with wax I loose braking power and have to bed the brakes back in, but ive started to find its no so much the wax, but more the fact im washing the brake dust off, because if I wipe my rotor down with metho spirits without washing my bike I loose braking power as well until the brake dust gets back on the rotor. Anyway lately I leave my bike dirty for a few rides so I know I have consistent brakes

[mozzlehead]

I love my icetec rotors, like you said the bite is great! Being a clean freak and washing my
Bike so often I always find myself ruining pads! I’m running the mt5’s worth a try if you like brake modulation 👍🏼

[nigehill]

When you say stronger... you’re actually meaning better 😉

[Rnegade]

Good thoughts and vid mate. I had the Code R's with the same centrelines and went Icetech 203mm Rotors like you have front and rear and it was a HUGE difference. I also put on the 8100-XT Brakes and Less fade, more control, more feel, seems easier to maintain and clean also. I am pretty fastidious with my rig being clean (being a Detailer). I am really happy with my Icetech and XT Combo. And yes, being a bigger guy it helps that bit more also.

[davidwales]

I struggled with pad contamination for the longest time, and now i just wash my bike with water. I just stopped giving a shit about having it look clean

[PUTCHADOWN]

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Got the RSC and centrelines 180 /200.
Coming from BMX brakes, was amazed how hard MTB brakes go !
I’m pretty light so haven’t noticed fade from heat yet.
Maybe I’m not fast enough like you 5 star 😂🤘👑🔥

[gettin-sendy]

Mate, next test in this line-up me thinks is a 220mm Centreline. Been running them now on the Code R for a couple months, brilliant. Best brake set-up ive ridden yet.
Code R with f220/r220
I think my next trial is to drop the organics for semi pads.

[th_js]

You should try the Galfer pads and rotors, made a night/day difference for my Code setup. Great vid also 👍🏻

[kobanagy]

did you felt any difference during long descents when you tried the XT rotors? (since it's advertised the IceTech helps them cool down faster)

[jawzzy]

Running the same setup - code Rs and icetechs (admittedly did it for aesthetic purposes)... Loving it. I usually use brake cleaner after washing the bike - nothing but consistency. Can't stand the floating bite point on the Shimano brakes that I've run.

[cg]

Just tried 203 rotors icetech on my codes RSc(had to put a 1 mm spacers on the adapter thought) and MTX pads red lablel.... just bed in those yesterday.... looking forward to really try these ceramic pads !!

[Zac_Martines]

ice tech rotors seem to warp easily when over heated. but they do have great bite.

[ForAFewDollarsMore]

I have the XT Brakes with the SRAM centerline's. From what I can gather the Icetech wouldn't be a worthy upgrade. Now I hear the icetech could/would distribute/dissipate heat better over long downhill runs. What's your thoughts?

by the way, of the entire internet; your video's are some of the most helpful. Keep the great video's coming.

[thebadness]

i prefer shimano stuff. I much rather have a brake system that uses mineral oil than dot fluid. Both my bikes running Guide RE brakes will eventually have TRP or something else. I just wish shimano and trp would have bite adjustment like the code's do that actually work.

[gunny]

When I bought my SRAM Code R’s, SRAM instructions stated I need to use a “1” piece rotor, so that is why I use Avid G2 (basically Centerline) brakes and NOT the IceTech style…. 🇺🇸

[drappennen]

Love my XT on IceTech rotors on my Canyon Strive. Running a 203 rear too because I’m a draught horse, not a galloper. I suds my bike up with ArmourAll car wash pretty regularly and don’t really think it stuffs my pads. I ride it down the road wet and they just hook up.

[maximfursov]

Hello! Which rotor would you recommend for me with metallic pads? Which are the best?