onza-t-pro-boi Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 shall i get my rim grinded or keep it smooth can u help me pleaze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 What pads are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza-t-pro-boi Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 What pads are you running?yellow koxx blocks but i can gt new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yer go for a grind.My freind uses them on a grind and his back brake is amazing.Get a medium but sharp grind with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cox. Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 SMOOTH. get your self some plaz pads, whatever ones work great on a smooth rim, use some tar. Sorted no need for re-grinds, ect. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yeah boy, go for grind, I absolutely hate smooth rims now, exept for one set up and that rock greens on a smooth try-all. But seriously you will get immense braking power if you go for grind as your pads will suit it more. By the way, what colour are your koxx bloxx? (please say brown) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Smooth is better unless you ride when its wet then your pretty much screwed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Get a light grind, that way your rim will last longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 get a grind and keep them pads i am running them on a grind and they are the best pad i have used i am riding hearn bay on sunday and if you arnt really comfident or dont know how to grind your wheel if you dont live that far in hearn bay i would be happy to help you grind your wheel for you if you like if you own a grinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiasmaxximus Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Go for a light or medium grind, works far better even in the wet weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Smooth,Summer's coming,A grind will just wear down your pads fasterAnd a smooth rim with the right pads in dry weather is IMMENSE!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrybeaver23 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 always grind your rims if you want increased performance, sure tar works well but if you ride street i always find that people respect it much more and give you less hassle if your not destroying there hearing everytime you use your brakes, just my take on trying to not make joe public hate me for riding my bike near them. always had much more respect also if a dont use my bashguard but thats another issue. But make sure its a light grind else your rim really wont last long it doesnt take much pressure with the grinder to go straight through, is wise to practice on an old rim first for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Smooth,Summer's coming,A grind will just wear down your pads fasterAnd a smooth rim with the right pads in dry weather is IMMENSE! Benare you joking he is using koxx yellows i have had mine for over a year and they were second hand when i got them the person who had them before me always had them on very harsh fresh grinds for 2 years so my pads are 3 YEARS OLD! and i always run a harsh grind and they still have about 3.5/4mm left mine have been in cnc'd backings since i got them because 1 of the plastic backings were snapped but koxx yellows on harsh grinds are the most beastlyist sounding pads going in all weather conditions they sound like a air horn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control-Trials Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 It all depends on what kind of brake you like. I've found when running a smooth rim, the brake feel's 'spongy' at the lever and not as bitey as when you use a grind.But all does entirely depend on the pads and rim surface.A few reccomendations.Plazmatic Crms in CNC backings on a sharp grind.Koxx Browns on a harsh grind.Zoo Pads on a smooth rim or dead grind.Or ideally: Pad Review Thread.Tells you everything about brake set up's you need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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