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

ShimanoXT SM-RT86 Ice-Tech Disc Rotor 6-Bolt(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Ercmicwil

Reviewed 11/28/2019
by Ercmicwil
Spokane, WA
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Big fan!

These are good looking rotors! I love how strong they are. I upgraded to a shimano brake system after my Level TLs from the other guys failed me a hot day. These rotors are nice and stiff and Ive never had a problem with them.

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Review by JimLuther

Reviewed 6/6/2022
by JimLuther
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, BC
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Quality you expect from Shimano XT

I am a big fan of Shimano disc brakes and bought this to convert my final bike to Shimano hydraulics. They can handle the cold, heat, wet, and mud. If you take normal care to keep the piston clean (q-tip with alcohol), they will work flawlessly for a long, long time.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/19/2019
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
Best option

You have the low end through the high end. These rotors hit the upper middle good enough for experienced riders without totally breaking the bank. I am an expert rider on a budget and I went with these. 203 front and 180 rear on single piston xts on my AM bike.

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Review by Del

Reviewed 1/9/2017
by Del
Olympia,WA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent rotors

Replaced my original rotors on my Specialized Sirrus Carbon Comp. Easy to follow installation though required some adjustment to the brake pads. Seem to grip better and noisefree.

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Review by El Vis

Reviewed 6/2/2022
by El Vis
Daily Commuter
Los Angeles
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excellent stopping power!

works perfect on the front of my hardtail

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Review by Fat Tony 415

Reviewed 12/27/2013
by Fat Tony 415
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Best rotor made.

These do not overheat, do not make noise, stay true, and wear well. You can't buy a better rotor (or a better pair of brakes, for that matter). These are worth the extra money.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/31/2018
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Surrey, BC.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great product,

Good braking power from these rotors.

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Review by Bob

Reviewed 5/10/2018
by Bob
Scottsdale
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Works great

Performs great as you would expect from Shimano rotors

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/25/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Solid disc brake

It's tough to give a qualified and fair review this as I've not ridden other discs but these. They feel solid and brake well in the time I've ridden them. The reason why I purchased them is because of all the other reviews claiming how great a job these discs do.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/22/2017
by Anonymous
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Smooth braking, no squeal

Strong stopping power without the noise. Worked well for cross-country MTB use.

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Review by JimD

Reviewed 5/5/2017
by JimD
Cycling Enthusiast
Holyoke MA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
XT speaks for itself, may not be the lightest but works great on any brake system, XT rules

Use this on my Pivot 429 carbon bike with different tires depending on time of year and terrain I am riding. Wear and tear is great would not use anything else. Have different wheels set up and have them on both bikes.

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Review by Aragorn0404

Reviewed 6/29/2017
by Aragorn0404
Cycling Enthusiast
Illinois
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Provides good braking, but not the lightest

The Shimano Ice-Tech rotors brake well with the organic brake pads that I've paired up with them.

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Review by MeeplePerson

Reviewed 7/11/2022
by MeeplePerson
Missouri
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Excellent Performance

I have put a few hundred miles on the rotors, and so far I am very pleased with them. Highly recommend.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/14/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Way better than the Avid rotor it replaced!

Switching over to the Ice Tech rotors made such a difference in my braking on the trail. I do a lot of DH shuttle runs and nothing puts brakes to the test like sustained dh tech. My previous Avids wouldn't dissipate heat that well giving me brake fade accompanied by loud squeals. With the ice techs I've yet to get brake fade, giving me strong stopping power thru ought the day with no noise! Fantastic upgrade!!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/15/2018
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Does what it should

It does exactly what a disc rotor should, stop your bike. Ice tech seems to work well too.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/2/2018
by Anonymous
Redlands
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great product

I have put these through some tough gravel miles and they have held up to all the abuse with ease. Great weight and price

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Review by Luv to MTB Gal

Reviewed 9/28/2017
by Luv to MTB Gal
San Clenente, CA
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STOP!

These are awesome Shimano brake rotors. Light, cool, stop fast. Everything you ask for in a brake rotor!

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Review by Alex

Reviewed 9/14/2017
by Alex
Vancouver
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Very cool

The Ice rotors install quickly, and have worked perfectly, no overheating means no dying rabbit squeal.

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