{"product_id":"baradine-brake-disc-rotor-180mm-stainless-steel","title":"Baradine Brake Disc Rotor 180MM Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eBaradine Rotor 180mm (6-bolt, Stainless Steel 410)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"390\" data-section-id=\"1l5b0eh\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"194\"\u003e180mm size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"208\"\u003e\r\n\tThis is the rotor diameter. 180 mm gives you a noticeable step up in braking power and heat handling compared to 160 mm—great for trail riding, heavier riders, or long descents.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"561\" data-section-id=\"u4cabb\" data-start=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"394\"\u003e6-bolt mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e\r\n\tThe rotor attaches to the hub with six bolts (the most common standard, originally from Shimano). Make sure your hub matches this—not Center Lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-section-id=\"1cyc5a1\" data-start=\"563\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eStainless Steel 410\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e\r\n\tThis is a hardened steel alloy commonly used in brake rotors. It balances:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"670\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"702\" data-section-id=\"fyv3ir\" data-start=\"670\"\u003eGood durability (resists wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"734\" data-section-id=\"1ge33v2\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eDecent corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-section-id=\"wk90rb\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eStable braking performance under heat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"984\" data-section-id=\"xl99l1\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e“Superior heat dissipation”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\r\n\tA 180 mm rotor already helps with heat because of its size. The cut-out design (the holes\/pattern) improves airflow and cooling, which reduces brake fade on long rides.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1141\" data-section-id=\"115yv69\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e“Excellent wear” (wear resistance)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003e\r\n\tMeans it should last a reasonable amount of time before thinning out—assuming proper pad choice and alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1267\" data-section-id=\"ethprv\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003e“Stainless in color”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003e\r\n\tJust means it has that typical silver metallic finish—no coating like some higher-end rotors.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1289\" data-section-id=\"1a2nr0d\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003eIs it good?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003eBaradine is generally considered a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003ebudget to mid-range brand\u003c\/strong\u003e. This rotor should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1436\" data-section-id=\"10zqptb\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e✔ Fine for everyday riding, commuting, light trail use\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1463\" data-section-id=\"1x126n3\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e✔ Good value for money\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1558\" data-section-id=\"8jczj9\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003e✖ Not as consistent under extreme heat as premium rotors (like Shimano Ice-Tech or SRAM HS2)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1616\" data-section-id=\"se8jdh\" data-start=\"1565\"\u003eThings to double-check before buying\/installing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1660\" data-section-id=\"78ngrd\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003eYour \u003cstrong data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003eframe\/fork supports 180mm rotors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1718\" data-section-id=\"bdgfg4\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eYou have the correct \u003cstrong data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003eadapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for your brake caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1743\" data-section-id=\"124ywsy\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003eYour \u003cstrong data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003ehub is 6-bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1813\" data-section-id=\"cxiwg8\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eCompatible \u003cstrong data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003ebrake pads\u003c\/strong\u003e (resin vs metallic can affect noise\/wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Baradine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115834323166,"sku":"B20","price":225.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22952_1818b-scaled.jpg?v=1776323054","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/baradine-brake-disc-rotor-180mm-stainless-steel","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}