{"product_id":"sram-rotor-180mm-hs2-6-bolt-rounded","title":"Sram Rotor 180Mm HS2 6 Bolt Rounded","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"249\" data-section-id=\"v6sv4z\" data-start=\"209\"\u003e???? What the HS2 rotor is designed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"316\" data-start=\"250\"\u003eThe HS2 is built specifically for \u003cstrong data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"284\"\u003emountain biking\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"324\" data-section-id=\"177pfwq\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eTrail\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"335\" data-section-id=\"18ffctr\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eEnduro\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"379\" data-section-id=\"1gd49rm\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eE-MTB (where heat buildup is a big issue)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"381\"\u003eIt’s designed to give you \u003cstrong data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"407\"\u003emore braking power, less noise, and better heat control\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to older SRAM rotors like CenterLine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"515\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"548\" data-section-id=\"1ugs4yy\" data-start=\"520\"\u003e???? Key upgrades explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"577\" data-section-id=\"v80j7w\" data-start=\"550\"\u003e???? Thicker 2.0 mm rotor\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"578\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"618\" data-section-id=\"1ty1ytq\" data-start=\"578\"\u003eStandard rotors are usually \u003cstrong data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"644\" data-section-id=\"1gbdp56\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eHS2 is \u003cstrong data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e2.0 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e???? Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"712\" data-section-id=\"1rjgntk\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eBetter heat absorption (takes longer to overheat)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"757\" data-section-id=\"1w3jjn5\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eMore consistent braking on long descents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"786\" data-section-id=\"qidiji\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eSlightly longer pad life\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"825\" data-section-id=\"10n384q\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e????️ Superior heat management\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"826\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"882\" data-section-id=\"1pj9vmu\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"837\"\u003ethermal dissipating paint\u003c\/strong\u003e on the spider\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"920\" data-section-id=\"iothj6\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eRedesigned shape improves airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e???? Translation:\u003cbr data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"937\"\u003e\r\nLess brake fade when you’re riding hard downhill\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"990\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1023\" data-section-id=\"13ynlxv\" data-start=\"995\"\u003e???? 7% more braking power\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1074\" data-section-id=\"wl0md0\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eNew \u003cstrong data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003ebrake track pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e increases pad bite\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1118\" data-section-id=\"y31d0x\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eMore friction = stronger stopping power\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e???? You’ll feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1172\" data-section-id=\"8w3qew\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eMore confidence on steep terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1205\" data-section-id=\"v61h4k\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eBetter modulation under load\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1238\" data-section-id=\"17c3cj3\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e???? Quieter performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1281\" data-section-id=\"gegdxx\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eRevised rotor design reduces vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1336\" data-section-id=\"pgdu34\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003eLess squeal, especially in wet or dusty conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1365\" data-section-id=\"28h1fy\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e⚙️ Mounting options\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eYou’ve got two choices depending on your hubs:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1466\" data-section-id=\"1h53no9\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003e6-bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e → Traditional, bolts directly to hub\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1520\" data-section-id=\"1i6lise\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e → Splined interface (uses lockring)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e✔️ Performance is basically the same—just match your hub\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1620\" data-section-id=\"1beh0u5\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e???? Size options (very important)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1662\" data-section-id=\"7h7jr6\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003e160 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → XC \/ lightweight builds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1696\" data-section-id=\"8zvale\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003e180 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → Trail (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1739\" data-section-id=\"63evu6\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003e200 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → Aggressive trail \/ enduro\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1796\" data-section-id=\"bjntu4\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e220 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → Max power (enduro \/ e-MTB \/ heavy riders)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003e???? Bigger rotor = more power + better heat control (but slightly heavier)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1873\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1903\" data-section-id=\"yo0l8n\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e⚠️ Compatibility notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-section-id=\"1o7zrr6\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003eWorks with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003emost MTB hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e (not SRAM-only)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2024\" data-section-id=\"m8554s\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003eMake sure your frame\/fork supports the rotor size\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2119\" data-section-id=\"3x9dxd\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eBecause it’s thicker (2.0 mm):\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"2119\" data-section-id=\"1inniui\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eSome older calipers may need \u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003epad clearance adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2143\" data-section-id=\"18xij8a\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003e???? Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eSRAM HS2 rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2220\" data-section-id=\"ea4fkl\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003e✅ A \u003cstrong data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003enoticeable upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e over older rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2283\" data-section-id=\"8puk7k\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e✅ Ideal if you ride \u003cstrong data-end=\"2281\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003esteep, technical, or long descents\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2349\" data-section-id=\"vucie1\" data-start=\"2284\"\u003e✅ Especially good if you’ve experienced \u003cstrong data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003ebrake fade or noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2355\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2356\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2405\" data-section-id=\"1k2bqax\" data-start=\"2356\"\u003e❌ Slightly heavier than lightweight XC rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2446\" data-section-id=\"1t16j9j\" data-start=\"2406\"\u003e❌ Overkill for casual or flat riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2451\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2476\" data-section-id=\"qbk267\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e???? Who should buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2524\" data-section-id=\"2wf0ix\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003eTrail \/ enduro riders → \u003cstrong data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003eDefinitely yes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2565\" data-section-id=\"fri5er\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003eE-bike riders → \u003cstrong data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003eExcellent choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2633\" data-section-id=\"rzl6pc\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003eXC racers → Maybe stick to lighter rotors unless you need power.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Sram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041272148190,"sku":"00.5018.176.001","price":955.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22687_am-db-rotorbolts-hs2-180-rounded-c-side-s.webp?v=1774692967","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/sram-rotor-180mm-hs2-6-bolt-rounded","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}