{"product_id":"shimano-smrt66-disc-rotor-slx-160mm-6-bolt","title":"Shimano Rotor SMRT66 160Mm 6 Bolt","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"47\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eShimano SM-RT66 160mm 6-Bolt Disc Rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"53\"\u003edurable, mid-level MTB brake rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for strong, consistent braking performance across XC, trail, and general mountain biking.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eShimano SM-RT66 160mm 6-Bolt Disc Brake Rotor\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"299\" data-section-id=\"i0zii0\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"309\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"339\" data-section-id=\"128sslk\" data-start=\"309\"\u003ea \u003cstrong data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"313\"\u003e160mm disc brake rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"405\" data-section-id=\"sfdpnh\" data-start=\"340\"\u003euses the \u003cstrong data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e6-bolt International Standard (IS) mounting system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"468\" data-section-id=\"sg7den\" data-start=\"406\"\u003epart of Shimano’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eDeore\/SLX-level rotor family (SM-RT66)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"516\" data-section-id=\"1azxgre\" data-start=\"469\"\u003ecompatible with \u003cstrong data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"487\"\u003eresin or metal brake pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"518\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"538\" data-section-id=\"t4ytit\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"559\" data-section-id=\"opp8it\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e6-bolt mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"589\" data-section-id=\"1fcm1z3\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e6 bolts secure rotor to hub\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"616\" data-section-id=\"7v2dkt\" data-start=\"590\"\u003every common MTB standard\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"688\" data-section-id=\"1v3s1zk\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eeasy to service and replace\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"727\" data-section-id=\"1xrxms8\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eStainless steel construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"728\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"768\" data-section-id=\"70hukc\" data-start=\"728\"\u003estrong, heat-resistant braking surface\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"798\" data-section-id=\"wy4seh\" data-start=\"769\"\u003egood durability for MTB use\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"845\" data-section-id=\"1r5bmep\" data-start=\"799\"\u003econsistent performance in wet\/dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"883\" data-section-id=\"122qkas\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eAnti-loosening plate system\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"884\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"913\" data-section-id=\"ff6pb8\" data-start=\"884\"\u003elocking washers under bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"967\" data-section-id=\"1i373ih\" data-start=\"914\"\u003ereduces chance of bolts backing out under vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1000\" data-section-id=\"1edq13s\" data-start=\"968\"\u003eimproves long-term reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1028\" data-section-id=\"1aas4pp\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003ePad compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1077\" data-section-id=\"1ovyqkw\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eworks with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eresin and sintered (metal) pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1132\" data-section-id=\"17cc6p6\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003emore versatile than resin-only rotors (like SM-RT54)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1168\" data-section-id=\"140bck9\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e160mm size characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1208\" data-section-id=\"7gwdhi\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003ebalanced braking power and modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1256\" data-section-id=\"hsfs8x\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003ecommon rear rotor size (or front on XC bikes)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1300\" data-section-id=\"1d3x26a\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003elighter and more agile than larger rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003eLarger rotors increase braking torque and heat capacity, while smaller ones reduce weight and are more agile.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1470\" data-section-id=\"ocxqwl\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1500\" data-section-id=\"1388xru\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003estrong, predictable braking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1547\" data-section-id=\"biduk4\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003ebetter heat handling than entry-level rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1592\" data-section-id=\"1w5hclw\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eslightly more aggressive bite than SM-RT54\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1639\" data-section-id=\"oxhyx0\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003ereliable under sustained braking (trail use)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"1hx3z6s\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1690\" data-section-id=\"zsv70e\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003eXC and trail MTB riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1739\" data-section-id=\"2rhdri\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003ecommuter or hybrid bikes with hydraulic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1792\" data-section-id=\"c0azlv\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eriders using Shimano MT200 \/ MT400 \/ Deore systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1825\" data-section-id=\"dq2rne\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003ebudget-to-mid-range MTB builds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1839\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1873\" data-section-id=\"1nmvshz\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eworks with resin and metal pads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1923\" data-section-id=\"1d4p6xz\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003estrong and durable stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1959\" data-section-id=\"rzhj01\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003ewidely compatible 6-bolt standard\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1991\" data-section-id=\"gmhfju\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003egood heat and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2029\" data-section-id=\"6q8okg\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003esolid Shimano mid-range 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data-start=\"2233\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eThe Shimano SM-RT66 160mm 6-bolt rotor is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003ereliable mid-range MTB brake rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e that offers strong, consistent stopping power and broad pad compatibility, making it a very solid upgrade over entry-level rotors for everyday trail and XC riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44932172939486,"sku":"SMRT66S","price":499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/15079_shimano-slx-sm-rt66-6-bolt-disc-brake-rotor-bumsonthesaddle-3_9924971e-0da7-47ba-a7f2-097f05cee98b.jpg?v=1750177656","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/shimano-smrt66-disc-rotor-slx-160mm-6-bolt","provider":"Online Bicycle 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