I am currently running SRAM Rival 1 brakes on my 2018 Raleigh Roker Comp Gravel Bike. I live in Southern California and have been experiencing a lot of brake fade and excessive heat build-up on long descents or steep descents. Can anyone suggest an upgrade? Larger rotors? Shimano IceTech Rotors? Different Pads?
You have two options - 1) larger rotors if you're on 140mm 2) metallic pads with a broader heat range.
If you're not on 160mm rotors, do that anyway. You'll need the 140-160 adapter and new rotors. If flat mount, get the adapter from the same company that makes the caliper.
Metallic pads make a bit more noise and don't have as much initial bite, but can take a lot more heat. Make sure your rotors don't say "resin/organic only" or similar.
jfranci3, I am already on 160's but I will certainly try metallic pads. I have also ordered a pair of shimano icetech rotors to see if that helps as well. Thanks for the suggestions!
