Levo Gen 2 Turbo Levo - SRAM HS2 220mm rotor on rear, does it look ok for you?

[bPlaTyPuS]

Hi!
I ordered the new SRAM 220mm HS2 rotor to put on my Turbo Levo 2019 carbon. It's the first time I'm changing a rotor and due to the size increment (200mm -> 220mm), I swapped the +20mm adapter to +40mm. But those really don't have the same shape... so I'm wondering if my mounting is OK or not...

What do you think? does it look safe ? (with the +20mm adapter, the screws were going directly into the frame....)

Here are some pics (don't worry about the left screw, I have to find one which has the right size!) :

I know some of you will tell me that it's better to mount the bigger rotor in the front.... but I don't agree with this! I would say this is correct when you ride on 'normal' roads... but on long steep descents done on unstable surface, I need my rear brake to control the descent!

So if this works, I'll have 200mm front and 220mm rear ?. (+ also installed ceramic pads.... instead of the originals which were be sintered I think)

Thanks for your help!

 

[salko]

Except front bolt being too long (or not yet tightened?) it is exactly as it should be.
My OCD wouldn't be ok with larger rear rotor ?

 

[lumpy]

Looks good to me. I run 220's front and rear on my Levo

 

[bPlaTyPuS]

Looks good to me. I run 220's front and rear on my Levo

Did you use 2 adapters for the front?? Because there's no SRAM 60mm adapter (or I didn't see it?)

edit: or maybe you don't have the same fork as me (fox34 -> didn't change it)

 

[RebornRider]

I've got at least 1000 miles with lots of heavy braking on my similar Magura setup. No issues.

Ignore the numbers, I created this pic for another post months ago.

Edit: Someone is going to ask about this. My pad scuff marks are exactly where they should be on the rotor. The pad to disk alignment would be screwed up if I used bevel washers under the adapter or under the caliper.

 

[Dirk74]

Did you use 2 adapters for the front?? Because there's no SRAM 60mm adapter (or I didn't see it?)

edit: or maybe you don't have the same fork as me (fox34 -> didn't change it)

Fox 34 has PM 6" (160mm direkt mount)
I guess they don't recommend to go for a rotor larger than 200/203mm.

 

[lumpy]

Did you use 2 adapters for the front?? Because there's no SRAM 60mm adapter (or I didn't see it?)

edit: or maybe you don't have the same fork as me (fox34 -> didn't change it)

I have a RockShox Pike upfront - used one adapter

 

[Dirk74]

I have a RockShox Pike upfront - used one adapter

yeap, Pike has PM7" (180mm direct mount)

 

[fitlikemike]

Hi!
I ordered the new SRAM 220mm HS2 rotor to put on my Turbo Levo 2019 carbon. It's the first time I'm changing a rotor and due to the size increment (200mm -> 220mm), I swapped the +20mm adapter to +40mm. But those really don't have the same shape... so I'm wondering if my mounting is OK or not...

What do you think? does it look safe ? (with the +20mm adapter, the screws were going directly into the frame....)

Here are some pics (don't worry about the left screw, I have to find one which has the right size!) :
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I know some of you will tell me that it's better to mount the bigger rotor in the front.... but I don't agree with this! I would say this is correct when you ride on 'normal' roads... but on long steep descents done on unstable surface, I need my rear brake to control the descent!

So if this works, I'll have 200mm front and 220mm rear ?. (+ also installed ceramic pads.... instead of the originals which were be sintered I think)

Thanks for your help!

This looks smart. I'm setting mine up. I have the rotor fitted but need to know the details for the correct post mount please. I did get one which was 40mm IS but this was incompatible. Can anyone help..?

 

[salko]

It's the top one on the picture.

 

[fitlikemike]

It's the top one on the picture.

I was hoping that's what you would say...

You're a gent !

Is it a worthwhile modification Salko, has it improved things any ?

 

[salko]

Yes on front, but on the back I dont see point for 220mm... 220mm rotor gives you 10% more breaking torque with same pull on the lever, bigger rotor also disapates heat better.

 

[fitlikemike]

Yes on front, but on the back I dont see point for 220mm... 220mm rotor gives you 10% more breaking torque with same pull on the lever, bigger rotor also disapates heat better.

but.. isn't that just urban myth matey ?

Ending the rotor size myth – Why you should have a bigger brake rotor at the back than the front

Small up front, big at the rear? Contrary to popular belief, many of us should ride with bigger rotors at the rear than at the front. Read on to find out why:

enduro-mtb.com

 

[salko]

This doesn't convince me. 220mm on the back also looks silly.

 

[fitlikemike]

This doesn't convince me. 220mm on the back also looks silly.

 

[fitlikemike]

Silly me. Apologies if you thought that I was attempting to convince you of anything.
There's no accounting for taste they say. Thanks again for the tip. Have a great weekend.

 

[ebikerider]

This doesn't convince me. 220mm on the back also looks silly.

Why does the test not convince you of the validity of a larger rear rotor?

I run 220 front and rear and it is a great combo. In relation to not looking good, that's a personal thing but most ebikes don't look that great anyway imo.

 

[RebornRider]

This doesn't convince me. 220mm on the back also looks silly.

Grown men on bicycles look silly.