Shimano ROTORS XT /XTR MT800 / MT900 Center Lock Brake Disc Rotor vs XTR RT99

#Shimano rotors, #XT and XTR #CenterLock launched with the 12 speed drivetrains, all FREEZA type. MT800 for XT, MT900 for XTR compared to the generation XTR/ Saint, the RT99 that I've used for a couple of years.

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⌚ CHAPTERS
0:00 | Intro: Shimano Freezer Rotors & The New XT MT800
0:36 | Core Ice-Tech Construction and Cooling Fan Design
0:55 | Rotor Markings: Product Number, Rotation, and Minimum Thickness
1:25 | MT800 (XT) vs. MT900 (XTR) Visual Differences
1:40 | Comparing MT800 Fan Design to the Old RT99 Rotor
1:57 | Center Lock Interface & Pad Compatibility (Resin/Metallic)
2:16 | Weight Check: 180mm and 160mm MT800 Rotors
2:35 | Installation Hardware: Lock Ring Types and Weight
3:00 | Axle Compatibility Issues with Small Lock Rings
3:15 | Installation Guide & Torque Specification (40 Nm)
3:55 | Post-Install Cleaning and Bedding-In Tips
4:25 | Long-Term Durability and Wear Check (After Two Years)
4:46 | The Only Downside: Center Lock Requirement
5:04 | Final Thoughts & Conclusion

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