Control inspires confidence. Weight rewards the climb.
 
The X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 160 Center Lock brings together braking performance, heat management and lightweight construction in a package that reflects Carbon-Ti's uncompromising approach to component design.
Built around a semi-floating architecture, the rotor combines a redesigned 1.8mm stainless steel braking track with a structural carbon fibre inner body, joined by Grade 5 titanium hardware and a precision-machined AL7075 Center Lock adapter. The result is a rotor that delivers consistent braking performance while remaining exceptionally light for its size.
 
The latest SteelCarbon 3 generation introduces a revised braking surface designed to improve heat dissipation, increase braking consistency and optimise pad wear. Rounded CNC-machined edges enhance safety and ensure UCI compliance, while the semi-floating construction allows the braking track to perform consistently under heavy braking and changing temperatures.
Every detail has a purpose.
Every gram has been challenged.
 
Key Features
Semi-floating rotor construction
Stainless steel braking surface
Structural carbon fibre carrier
AL7075 aluminium Center Lock adapter
Grade 5 titanium rivets and hardware
Laser-engraved titanium protection plate
Redesigned 1.8mm braking track for improved heat management
Consistent braking performance under load
Optimised pad wear characteristics
Rounded CNC-machined edges compliant with UCI regulations
Designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy
 
Specifications
Model: X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 160 Center Lock
Diameter: 160mm
Mounting Standard: Center Lock
Construction: Stainless steel braking track, carbon fibre body, AL7075 adapter, Grade 5 titanium hardware
Rotor Thickness: 1.8mm
Weight: 102g
Brake Pad Compatibility: Compatible with all pad compounds (organic pads recommended)
Lockring Included: Yes
Lockring Compatibility: 12mm, 15mm and 20mm thru-axle hubs
Compatibility: Center Lock hubs
Not Compatible With: Campagnolo AFS and Fulcrum AFS systems
Country of Manufacture: Italy
 
What It's For
Riders looking for maximum braking confidence without adding unnecessary weight.
Ideal for performance road bikes, all-road builds, endurance machines and premium custom projects where a 160mm rotor provides additional braking power and heat management while maintaining an exceptionally refined appearance.
Lightweight.
Powerful.
Distinctively Italian.