Jake. Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I did, it was good, but not the best. Ah maybe you haven't tried the setups that I've tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Never had a better brake then heatsink yellows on a smooth rim. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTrials2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Never had a better brake then heatsink yellows on a smooth rim. Yeah but with the reviews the ADMs are getting, and some of the comments I've had a look through that say heatsinks aren't very good, not just on this topic, are they really that good. I want to know a direct comparison between any TNNS versus the Yellows Cnc on a smooth rim. Edited December 2, 2012 by ChrisTrials2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Never had a better brake then heatsink yellows on a smooth rim. yeah but doesn't Damon use a ceramic rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 yeah but doesn't Damon use a ceramic rim? No he doesn´t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 anodised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 A well setup brake on a smooth rim shouldnt need any tar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) I've never had a good experience with smooth rims, But i had a set of cousts on an old onza bird and they weren't too bad i suppose, i did use tar mind. But if you where to grind i assure you you wouldn't be dissapointed with TNN ADM's or Cousts. Edited December 2, 2012 by BradJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 A well setup brake on a smooth rim shouldnt need any tar. If you wipe off any dust every 10mins, yes. If you don´t, your´re better of with small dab of tar, just enough to increase bite and hold but not enough to make brake pads stick to the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hmm, mine was sweet without tar for ages front and rear. Maybe I was lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 It does work very well without tar, but it is a bit of a pain if your riding somewhere dusty or dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Sean stanley once said Just buy the blue brake pads they work best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTrials2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Sean stanley once said Just buy the blue brake pads they work best I heard they peel off there backing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 My Coust pads were sick on a smooth rim with no tar, but I got sick of getting the tiniest amount of water on the rim and the brake not working at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I cant see the attaction of using a smooth rim or over a ground rim at all. The only advantages to a smooth clean rim are if you're riding streety, flowy lines where an on/off brake is counter productive. A well set up brake/pad combo with a good sharp grind will out perform any other rim/brake setup for bite and hold in all conditions. Why compromise if you don't have to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Why grind your rim away when there are pads available that perform just as well? My heatsink yellows were perfect on a smooth trialtech rim, plenty of bite and hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 But I bet you don't ride when the conditions aren't 100% dry? Fair weather riders unite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 imo Plastic backings are better for use on a smooth rim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 But I bet you don't ride when the conditions aren't 100% dry? Fair weather riders unite! Why would I want to ride in the rain? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) All of my Yellows were pretty awful to be honest. My ADM's on a smooth rim had tonnes of bite and hold. Oh goddddd dort get this guy started on pads lol On another note... Heatsink yellows seem to be pretty boss both smooth and grinder. I think i might try an old CLS tip and buff me rim then dab a tiny bit of tar on. Its what he use to do. Edited December 3, 2012 by Andeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Why would I want to ride in the rain? It's not a case of if you wanted to ride in the rain, it's more of if rain would stop you from riding. And it's not just rain; it's dusty, muddy, wet, icy conditions too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I don't ride near muddy, dusty, wet or icy conditions. If I did I'd much rather run duel disc than grind away my rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I don't ride near muddy, dusty, wet or icy conditions. If I did I'd much rather run duel disc than grind away my rim. You don't cycle on pavements? A grind just doesn't compare to a smooth rim they for non street riding are just better in every aspect. Personally I'd pick rock pads or ADMs . I've never done well with heatsinks: I used them on 3 different wheel sizes , four different rims , different set ups , grinds and without. None worked as well as my LGMs with a good grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieWilliams Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Tnn Belaey Now Blue's are pretty good on a smooth rim my brother had them on a atom lab rim works amazing but a little bit of water not so good A mate of mine has them on a onza hog with drilled side walls on the front and there working pretty good Any TNN pads On a grind work amazingly I have TNN ADM's Back and front on a grind they are the best winter pads ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showurcolours Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 imo Plastic backings are better for use on a smooth rim! Howcome? By the way, not questioning your preference, was just wondering why you thought so Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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