Sam Jones Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Is it ok to go riding in the rain with smooth rims? Will it affect the brakes at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Is it ok to go riding in the rain with smooth rims? Will it affect the brakes at all? Try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Try it and break your back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Did that today with vees, smooth rims, no tar. NOT GOOD Uneless you have discs, then it dosen't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Liquid of any sort + smooth rims = injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Did that today with vees, smooth rims, no tar. NOT GOOD Uneless you have discs, then it dosen't matter Any rim in the wet, grind/smooth, with tar is worse than just a smooth rim. that is worded SOOOO badly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 If you want to die then run smooth rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt middler Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Get yourself an angle grinder and get those rims done. £15 from Argos. Bargin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Any rim in the wet, grind/smooth, with tar is worse than just a smooth rim. that is worded SOOOO badly! By golly, your right! I'm gonna go rethink my life now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiLLz Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hmm smooth surface + liquid, sure to be a disaster that's how my mate fell off and died so i'd re-think going out in the rain if i was you. I haven't rode for three days because of the rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Get yourself an angle grinder and get those rims done. £15 from Argos. Bargin! Belt sander is better IMO. Then the surface stays flat and duos not dip in the middle as it can do with a angle grinder because disc is round Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani. Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Belt sander is better IMO. Then the surface stays flat and duos not dip in the middle as it can do with a angle grinder because disc is round Bruce That's only if you cant use an angle grinder properly. Be a man and use an angle grinder, it's better anyway. Smooth rims in the rain suck btw. Edited May 28, 2008 by Dani. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 grind your rim if you want to ride in the rain. personally i have and do ride in the wet with a smooth rim and althoguh its bloody scary it does mean you get better as you're less reliant on a good brake to hold a move. granted its a little dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 grind your rim In any other case I'd totally agree, but, he has a mint mega streety Base TA26. A grind just wouldn't... go with the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 In any other case I'd totally agree, but, he has a mint mega streety Base TA26. A grind just wouldn't... go with the flow. well do like me, run soft pads and do go out in the wet too much! theres no way to stop your brake going poo in the rain with smooth rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Is it ok to go riding in the rain with smooth rims? Will it affect the brakes at all? Common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsy trials matt Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 If you want to die then run smooth rims with magura black pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petar@sbcycles Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Ride only with grind in rainy weather, not with tar or smooth rim.Only grind it`s perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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