AltRider Front Disc Guard

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When riding in rocky or rugged terrain, it’s possible to side swipe a rock with either your front or rear rotor as you maneuver around it. If that happens your rotor can become damaged or warped, impacting the reliability and ease of use of your brakes, possibly effecting your safety. A bent rotor will cause aggressive wear to your brakes. The AltRider Rotor Guards keep your rotors protected from unintentional hits; a new rotor can cost over $120 to replace.

Keeping unsprung weight to a minimum on both the front and rear is critical for the suspension to react quickly to terrain. The front rotor guard only adds 13 oz (0.36 kg), and the rear adds a minimal 6 oz (0.17 kg) in weight because it replaces the rear brake hanger for a well-integrated system for true structural support. By removing any unnecessary material, AltRider has one of the lightest guards on the market that minimizes surface area for mud to stick to. Not only are the AltRider Rotor Guards lightweight, but they are engineered to optimize strength by fastening to the bike at the most secure points.

The front fastens to the robust 22 mm axel, maximizing strength & stiffness. It replaces the left side spacer with a strong 8.5mm thick hub mount while maintaining the critical seal at the wheel bearing. The guard mounts to the hub with 2 M6 fasteners and uses 3 points of positive engagement. This creates maximum protection against lateral hits, and the support beams provide protection against direct hits. The guard covers the leading edge of the rotors, along the front and bottom, where your most likely to endure a hit. AltRider avoided using the axel screw, as it’s a light duty aluminum fastener with fine threads, they also avoid the caliper bolt for mounting. They were never intended to have impact forces applied to them and wouldn’t be able to withstand a direct hit. Additionally, AltRider does not utilize the front axle clamp bolts as they cannot provide structural support.

• Made from lightweight aluminum, the front only adds 13 oz (0.36 kg), and the rear adds 6 oz (0.17 kg) of weight
• Optimized balance between weight and protection
• Precision CNC machining to ensure an exact fit and tight integration with the OEM rear brake caliper