Shimano XT-Saint RT86 Ice-Tech 6-Bolt Disc Rotor


Shimano XT-Saint RT86 Ice-Tech 6-Bolt Disc Rotor

6-bolt version with "ICE Technologies" - basically the rotor has an aluminium core sandwiched between stainless steel outer braking surfaces. This helps transmit heat from the braking surface to the aluminium spider. Rotor weighs 109g in 160mm.

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