Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hi, i am thinking of buyin some try-all rims front and back.I am currrently using a magura on the rear and don't want to ruin the coloured sidewalls.Does anyone have any ideas on how to protect the paint?ThanksSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 The paint wont come off until a while.You just need some appropriate pads.Heard echo ones are good for smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 LOL!!If you use like super soft compound pads then you could do it.Most people who use soft pads use tar though which will put black streaks on the paint.Pretty much the only reason the sidewalla are painted is because its easier then taping it off. Almost everyone grinds it off if their using rim brakes.And if their white you dont even notice lol.Sorry,Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Run a disk....other than that..... no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the help.Will probably get the rims with painted siewalls and see how long they will last, when the start to wear, then grind it off lol.Any other ideas though?ThanksSam Edit: I have an Adamant A3 so no disc mount on the rear, i always wanted a disc on the rear though, can you get them welded or is there some sort of adaptor? Edited May 6, 2008 by Sam-Addy A3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I know that you can get adapters to run a rear disc on a vee bike, its called a brake therapy.Though im not sure they make them for maguras, you could run a ZHI adapter to brake therapy but either way im not sure it would be strong enough for trials in the first place.And rear discs on stocks never feel great from my experience, ive always felt too much flex in the spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I know that you can get adapters to run a rear disc on a vee bike, its called a brake therapy.Though im not sure they make them for maguras, you could run a ZHI adapter to brake therapy but either way im not sure it would be strong enough for trials in the first place.And rear discs on stocks never feel great from my experience, ive always felt too much flex in the spokes.an a3 is a mod matey....ERm try pm-ing muel,he made a disc brake adaptor for his echo lite, im sure he could help you if you decide to fab one.try some zoo pads on the back ( or similar ) for painted or anodised rims, when it tarts to wear through, buy some heatsink reds/ koxx browns and give it a good grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_k Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 My painted DOB rim has been on the front of my bike for over 4 months now and the paints only just started to thin recently. I'm running plaz crm's and the bite is awesome. as is the hold.Just dont expext to be riding in the rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I honestly wouldn't bother - it probably will not last that long.On Halo Combats they say "Using a V brake will wear away the paint very quickly" - and Halo Combats are obviously professionally done too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron chase Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 if you want to keep it for long, use tar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 You could use some super soft pads, like Neco Reds or original compound Zoos with a bit of tar.Or wait for Megapads to come out, everyone who has tried them say they're on a whole new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) My painted DOB rim has been on the front of my bike for over 4 months now and the paints only just started to thin recently.Are they quiet up front? hate a noisy front brake and was thinkin of maybe getting some Edited May 9, 2008 by Cookyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) i used a white tryall rim with a v break and a magura and they didnt hold a tall and the paint stripped its self off the surface so i sanded it all off and it was mint after that . Edited May 9, 2008 by liam-pantera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsy trials matt Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) painted side wall's are horrible, aniodized rims are fine but colour's like fluro pink are a pain get some hard pads on like kool stops and go down a massive hill a few times to take the paint off or use paint stripper Edited May 9, 2008 by jsy trials matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_k Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Are they quiet up front? hate a noisy front brake and was thinkin of maybe getting someIt's not quiet if you drag the brake while your rolling but if you slam the brake on hard, like on a front wheel gap, it locks up before it has chance to squeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Are they quiet up front? hate a noisy front brake and was thinkin of maybe getting someMine was noisy as f**k on the DOB bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I have an Adamant A3 so no disc mount on the rear, i always wanted a disc on the rear though, can you get them welded or is there some sort of adaptor?Make an adaptor yourself!Only takes a bit of thought and a sheet of metal I made one for my pitbull, its chunky and awesome, does the job suitably.P.M Muel or me if you want to give it a go I'll get some pics up tonight when said bike is fully sorted.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi, thanks for all the help.Yeah get some pictures up,sounds interesting, i might give it a goThanks againSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 If you want to keep the colours on the rim, is to buy an Echo rim and not try all. The anodising is thicker and won't fade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Run a disk.... other than that..... no Winning answer I think! Just built my new rear wheel up with disc setup, bike looks so much nice without a ground rim. I tried running a smooth rim with my last maggie brake, tried various different pads but non of them seemed that brilliant, if you want a really good brake, get the angle grinder out! IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon W Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 plaz crms smooth rim zoo'z smooth rim iv ran both these on black sidewalls works well im running the newest zoo'z now, the ones people say are shit, but meh, i think there alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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