I run 200mm Avid HS1 rotors front and rear but my bike is a little more oriented to bombing down hills. I'm on a Specialized Enduro Expert Evo (2012) and I'm running Code calipers front and rear. I weigh about 220, so that factors into my rotor size choice.
I tend to keep the rear smaller. Six inches on a trail bike and seven on the DH. All the power is from the front brake, the rear is just to keep you straight.
Update: I'm on a Yeti SB-95 (95c frame on order, should be here any day) now. Still running same 200 front and rear but considering dropping the rear to 180.
considering to change to 180mm up front.
Edit: Now i'm using 180mm front and rear. I really felt the difference. Braking is much, much better.
I am kind of big, so I need the extra size to slow me down..
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