{"product_id":"galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-road-center-lock-160-x-1-8mm","title":"Galfer SHARK Road brake disc Center Lock 160 mm, two-piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGalfer SHARK Road Center Lock 160 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is Galfer's two-piece brake disc for road and gravel bikes with Center Lock hubs: a hardened stainless steel braking ring on an aluminium carrier, with internal \"Shark Fins\" for cooling. It is 1.8 mm thick and, according to Galfer, weighs 102 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece: hardened stainless steel braking ring, CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium carrier, joined with 8 mm stainless steel hollow rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavy braking track (Wave design), according to Galfer with precise modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal \"Shark Fins\": according to Galfer, they dissipate heat and keep braking performance consistent even on long descents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher lateral stiffness according to Galfer: both pistons work evenly and the pads wear evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Center Lock lockring for the road, according to Galfer with serrations so that it does not come loose even on long, hard descents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter 160 mm, thickness 1.8 mm, weight 102 g according to Galfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped with the Lotto Cycling Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size fits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoad and gravel bikes mostly run 140 or 160 mm. The frame and fork manufacturers specify which size is permitted on your bike. The SHARK Road is also available in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-road-center-lock-140-x-1-8mm\" title=\"Galfer SHARK® Road Center Lock brake disc Ø140 x 1.8mm\"\u003e140 mm\u003c\/a\u003e. Flat-mount brake mounts are built for a specific disc size – to switch to 160 mm, Galfer offers flat-mount adapters for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-flat-mount-adapter-vorne\" title=\"Galfer Flat-Mount adapter front, 140\/160 mm\"\u003efront\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-flat-mount-adapter-hinten\" title=\"Galfer flat-mount adapter rear, 140 to 160 mm\"\u003erear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSHARK Road or Wave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor road and gravel, Galfer has two disc families:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHARK Road Center Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e in 160 mm (this disc) or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-road-center-lock-140-x-1-8mm\" title=\"Galfer SHARK® Road Center Lock brake disc Ø140 x 1.8mm\"\u003e140 mm\u003c\/a\u003e: two-piece with aluminium carrier and Shark Fins, according to Galfer particularly stiff laterally and well cooled. 91 g (140 mm) or 102 g (160 mm). Center Lock only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-road-gravel-center-lock\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel brake disc Center Lock\"\u003eWave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel Center Lock\u003c\/a\u003e: one-piece stainless steel and lighter, according to the manufacturer 76 g (140 mm) or 98 g (160 mm). In 140, 160 and 180 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-road-gravel-6-loch\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel brake disc 6-bolt\"\u003eWave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel 6-bolt\u003c\/a\u003e: for hubs with 6-bolt mounting, in 140, 160 and 180 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-road-gravel-fulcrum-afs\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel brake disc for Fulcrum AFS\"\u003eWave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel for Fulcrum AFS\u003c\/a\u003e: for hubs with Fulcrum's AFS system, in 140 and 160 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 brake disc with the matching Center Lock lockring. For front and rear, order 2 discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatching pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new disc is best paired with new pads, so that both bed in cleanly together. Pads for your brake: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-shimano\" title=\"Brake pads for Shimano\"\u003eShimano\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-sram\" title=\"Brake pads for SRAM \u0026amp; Avid\"\u003eSRAM \u0026amp; Avid\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-magura\" title=\"Brake pads for Magura\"\u003eMagura\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-hope-trickstuff\" title=\"Brake pads for Hope \u0026amp; Trickstuff\"\u003eHope \u0026amp; Trickstuff\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-formula\" title=\"Brake pads for Formula\"\u003eFormula\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-hayes\" title=\"Brake pads for Hayes\"\u003eHayes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege-trp\" title=\"Brake pads for TRP\"\u003eTRP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Galfer discs compared: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/galfer-bremsscheiben\" title=\"Galfer brake discs\"\u003eGalfer brake discs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe SHARK Road is secured to the Center Lock hub with its lockring. Tighten it with the right tool to the torque specified by your hub or brake manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the disc and pads free of grease; the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-brake-cleaner-bike-500ml\" title=\"Galfer Brake Cleaner, 500 ml\"\u003eGalfer Brake Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal for cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedding in new discs: on a flat, safe stretch, brake several times from medium speed down to walking pace, one brake at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the benefits of the two-piece design?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Galfer, the aluminium carrier keeps the disc stiff at low weight, while the hardened stainless steel braking ring is durable and stays consistent under heat. The Shark Fins also dissipate heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the SHARK Road fit a hub with Fulcrum AFS?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalfer specifies the SHARK Road for Center Lock and gives no information on AFS. For hubs with Fulcrum AFS, use the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-wave-fixed-road-gravel-fulcrum-afs\" title=\"Galfer Wave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel brake disc for Fulcrum AFS\"\u003eWave Fixed Road \u0026amp; Gravel for Fulcrum AFS\u003c\/a\u003e instead. If your hub or your wheelset documentation says \"AFS\", you have this system. If in doubt, send us a photo of the hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen do I need to replace the disc?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it is below the minimum thickness, warped or deeply scored. Galfer marks the minimum thickness on the disc (\"MIN. TH.\"), usually 0.5 mm below the new thickness. Measure the thickness with a micrometer at several points in the middle of the braking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need new pads with a new disc?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended, especially if the old pads are heavily worn or glazed. A new disc and new pads bed in best together. You will find matching pads in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bremsbelaege\" title=\"Brake pads\"\u003ebrake pad buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore about the brand on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/galfer-bike\" title=\"Galfer\"\u003eGalfer brand page\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which size or mount fits? \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Write to us\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e – tell us your frame, fork and brake and we will tell you what fits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galfer","offers":[{"title":"160 mm","offer_id":59221904621942,"sku":"DB112FLWCL","price":64.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/8089\/9702\/files\/DB112FLWCL-0_47a3811e-97c0-4081-a953-fdec4a2653af.jpg?v=1793560247","url":"https:\/\/www.mtb-raceshop.ch\/en\/products\/galfer-bremsscheibe-shark-road-center-lock-160-x-1-8mm","provider":"MTB-Raceshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}