I have DT SWISS hubs with oversized end caps on the front so unable to get an internally splined cassette tool in on the standard Shimano lock ring. Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, trails, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I am facing the same problem with my center lock rotors and 6bolt hub, can I conclude just a 6bolt rotor is a cheapest option? Shimano’s SM-RTAD05 disc brake rotor adaptor is used for installing a 6-bolt disc brake rotor to Centrelock hub.

6 bolt hub to centerlock rotor conversion - Mountain Bike Reviews Forum 6 bolt hub to centerlock rotor conversion - Mountain Bike Reviews

So I know there's a ton of different kits to convert your 6 bolt rotor to fit on a centerlock hub, but does the revrse exist? If you've upgraded to modern wheels that aren't compatible with your bike's existing disc brakes, the Shimano 6-Bolt to CentreLock Adaptor (RTAD05) may be exactly what you need.SHIMANO's SM-RTAD05 disc brake rotor adaptor is used for installing a 6-bolt disc brake rotor to CENTER LOCK hub. The lock ring on this adapter would mean a standard BB tool could secure it as it is externally splined. My buddy gave me some raceface carbon wheels w/6 bolt hubs to use and my current centerlock XTR rotors won't work. I have some centerline rotors to use with my XT brakes in the meantime but would prefer to keep using the XTR rotors.

Centerlock adapter 6-hole including lock ring Shimano Centerlock adapter 6-hole including lock ring

Cannot be used with the 6-bolt disc brake rotor that is installed with an aluminum adapter (SM-RT86/RT76). On the topic of the thread: The reason there will never be a 6-bolt to centerlock conversion is that you would literally need to cut off all the "lobes" on the 6-bolt hub for the centerlock to even fit where it needs to go. The whole reason the conversion works from centerlock to six-bolt is because centerlock mounts on a [significantly] smaller diameter.Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers.