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Sneak Peek at New TRP Two Piece Centerlock Rotors

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TRP centerlock rotor

Eagle eyed readers may have noticed an interesting looking rotor when Reynolds recently introduced their new ATR wheel line. As it turns out, the shapely new rotor belongs to TRP who plans to show it off at the upcoming NAHBS. Obviously a two piece Centerlock design, the rotor will be available in 140, 160, 180, and 203mm sizes. The smaller two will retail for $49.99 while the 180 and 203mm versions will sell for $51.99. More details including weight on the way from NAHBS. Available soon.

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Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.

Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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Derek
Derek
9 years ago

What’s going on with the black sections on the braking surface? Is the rotor multiple materials?

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Gunnstein
Gunnstein
9 years ago

@Derek Seems to be a section of thinner material, but I don’t know what the benefit should be. Possibly a wear indicator. If the black bits turn shiny, buy new rotor? Not that rotor wear is a major problem…

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Dockboy
Dockboy
9 years ago

Maybe the black business is some sort of abrasive, designed to scrub pads to prevent excess wear and glazing?

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AbelF
AbelF
9 years ago

The wear indicator makes sense.

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CW
CW
9 years ago

The black strips look to be channels to allow heat to escape between the pads. Could be a great idea or could make for weird feelings in the lever. I’d try a set though!

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hjb
hjb
9 years ago

These look good! And a cheaper price point than XT/XTR. Weight weenie hat on- do we know weights yet??

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Eric Hansen
Eric Hansen
9 years ago

I LOVE this simply because once you use Centerlocks, you don’t go back to 6-bolts. People have some legitimate gripes about Shimano’s business practices, but i’d hate to see this superior standard languish because of them.

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