Author Topic: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?  (Read 37662 times)

Pifcp

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2025, 11:34:10 AM »
You guys talking about the version that is 154g 160mm centerlock or what version? Not easy to find iiipro centerlock
Merida Scultura 4000 (2024)

jonathanf2

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2025, 11:40:32 AM »
No, these ones:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808392450745.html

I rode last night going over 70km on the downhill. The disc rotor has very good bite. Only downside is they're marked as resin only.

Trackar

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2025, 03:47:42 PM »
I’ve tried a few of them and ended up running these on about 4 of my bikes. Simple, but works well.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009548512968.html

I didn’t have the best luck with the lighter ones, but I’m about 200lbs

kbernstein

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2025, 08:19:50 AM »
I absolutely do have a long term review. I already have a short term review I posted a while back of the IIIPro (linked by jonathan above) on my gravel bike compared to the SM-RT64 rotors. I loved them a lot and after scary brake fades that could have killed me on ultegra rotors I decided to get them on my road bike as well. I was a pretty average descender, not very confident before.
Swapping to iiipro was the biggest upgrade I've made to my bike, easily. I feel invincible. They've been tested at 85kmh, down the galibier (top 6% on strava), izoard (top 8%), ballon d'alsace (top 4%) and plenty more. I was a top 30-40% type of descender on ice tech rotors. I might end up on going through a terrone's windshield but I'm not going off the road.
Running them with R8000 rear brake with stock pad and R7100 front with bucklos ceramic pads. High center of gravity, hoods only, no supertuck. Needless to say the rest of my setup could be improved but the rotors alone made a HUGE difference.
They haven't reversed my hairline or brought her back, but they're really impressive. If you are still buying shitmano rotors, what the hell are you doing?

(iiipro please sponsor me)

Pifcp

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2025, 09:35:46 AM »
I absolutely do have a long term review. I already have a short term review I posted a while back of the IIIPro (linked by jonathan above) on my gravel bike compared to the SM-RT64 rotors. I loved them a lot and after scary brake fades that could have killed me on ultegra rotors I decided to get them on my road bike as well. I was a pretty average descender, not very confident before.
Swapping to iiipro was the biggest upgrade I've made to my bike, easily. I feel invincible. They've been tested at 85kmh, down the galibier (top 6% on strava), izoard (top 8%), ballon d'alsace (top 4%) and plenty more. I was a top 30-40% type of descender on ice tech rotors. I might end up on going through a terrone's windshield but I'm not going off the road.
Running them with R8000 rear brake with stock pad and R7100 front with bucklos ceramic pads. High center of gravity, hoods only, no supertuck. Needless to say the rest of my setup could be improved but the rotors alone made a HUGE difference.
They haven't reversed my hairline or brought her back, but they're really impressive. If you are still buying shitmano rotors, what the hell are you doing?

(iiipro please sponsor me)

Bought two IIIPro (160mm centerlock) 5 hours ago, and now i read ur comment made me even more confident. Im still with stock RT10 shimano rotors in my Scultura, and with this change I will shave almost 200g. If they are as good in terms of braking performance as what i have with rt10 Im happy. If they brake even better its a plus.
Merida Scultura 4000 (2024)

kubackje

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2025, 10:05:46 AM »
I am super happy with mana disc brake rotors. I rate then higher then dura ace rotors
« Last Edit: September 15, 2025, 04:31:02 PM by kubackje »

buttcrack

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2025, 01:27:45 PM »
so whats the best combo for brake pads with iiipro rotors? Already have the rotors but in need of new pads.

ChinerStevie

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #22 on: August 24, 2025, 02:53:26 PM »
I am super happy with many disc brake rotors. I rate then higher then dura ace rotors

Many meaning?

Stravakiddo

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #23 on: August 24, 2025, 03:41:56 PM »
cheaper here:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805412497009.html

once i saw a couple of negative review regarding this type. They have the same problem as another brand (zrace i belive is called). Basically the internal wing is coming off easily lol.
still i haven't tryed and probably i wont do it

ZacItaly15

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #24 on: August 25, 2025, 02:20:12 AM »
I order a couple or 140's in order to have some spares.
You nurished my expectations...

Pifcp

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #25 on: September 15, 2025, 10:14:13 AM »
I can confirm that IIIPro A2 ultra light high disc brake (160mm centerlock) is good. I have done like 300km and its at least the as good (but lighter) as my cheap heavy shimano rotors. Did yesterday a granfundo with some descending and nothing to worry about. I cant talk about durability. 
Merida Scultura 4000 (2024)

ZacItaly15

Re: Brake Disc Rotor - Roadbike - recommendation? Aliexpress?
« Reply #26 on: September 16, 2025, 02:50:02 AM »
I can confirm the good quality of IIIPRO 140's on my ultegra 12speed caliper
Performance, after a 50km break in, are close to RT900