Peaky Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I use D521 ceramics on my trials bike (Which is quite a few years old now). When I was riding alot (about 6 years ago) they were on loads of bikes. I don't see anyone riding with them now!I guess ground rims do offer awesome bite but you must go through brake pads like theres no tomorrow!Is anyone else still stuck in the dark ages like me and using ceramic rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Not really, you just use harder pads if you run a grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Beck Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 i still have one on the front, stupidly strong rims. Run quite low pressure at the mo and have HEAVILY rimmed out on the front a fair few times and the rim has just laughed it off likes its nothing. Just a bit narrow for the rear.lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtrials Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I use D521 ceramics on my trials bike (Which is quite a few years old now). When I was riding alot (about 6 years ago) they were on loads of bikes. I don't see anyone riding with them now!I guess ground rims do offer awesome bite but you must go through brake pads like theres no tomorrow!Is anyone else still stuck in the dark ages like me and using ceramic rims?main reason why they have gone out of the window for trials is because the frames are too wide at the rear to run a maggi or a v-brake on. i have to admit i ran one on the front and i loved it one of the best rims i ever used, but every has gone to echo,trials and onza rims now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 used to and still would if my frame was narrower at the rear triangle. the good old days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 i had them front and rear till i went 24, damn good rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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