The Shimano Deore XT SM-RT86 is a 160mm Ice-Tech disc rotor built to shed heat and hold its braking power on long, sustained descents. Its three-layer construction keeps temperatures down where standard steel rotors fade, so your braking stays consistent run after run.

Highlights

• Ice-Tech three-layer rotor runs cooler for more consistent braking on long descents
• Lower operating temperatures help reduce brake fade and extend pad life
• Aluminium core sandwiched between stainless steel braking surfaces
• Standard 6-bolt fitment suits the widest range of hubs
• Works with both metal (sintered) and resin brake pads
• Proven Deore XT durability for trail and all-mountain riding

Ice-Tech cooling

The braking track is a sandwich of stainless steel, aluminium and stainless steel. The aluminium core draws heat away from the braking surface, lowering rotor temperature compared with an all-steel rotor. Cooler running means less heat-induced fade and longer pad and rotor life.

Built for control

Stainless steel braking surfaces give reliable, predictable bite in the wet and dry, while the aluminium spider keeps weight in check. At 160mm this rotor suits cross-country and trail setups where modulation and consistent feel matter.

Compatibility & fit

This is a single 160mm rotor with a standard 6-bolt mounting pattern (not Center Lock). It fits 6-bolt hubs and is compatible with both metal and resin brake pads. Always match rotor size to your frame, fork and brake caliper mount requirements.