chris H Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry to be a pain lads, i know a lot don't like tar, but i swear by it on my front brake. Problem is, i have no idea where to source some. Does anybody have some i could buy off them for a little fee? Would be really appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-buildings/garden-building-accessories/shed_felt/B-and-Q-Green-Super-Shed-Felt-11047772?noCookies=false I use this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 don't know if he still has it but this came up a while ago http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/173838-free-tarrrrrr/page__hl__+tar#entry2405060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris H Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I have messaged that guy to see if he still has any. Cheers for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilf Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Go outside, find a road, find a point where they've joined two pieces of tarmac together (old and new stuff) with tar. Dig it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch-119 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Go outside, find a road, find a point where they've joined two pieces of tarmac together (old and new stuff) with tar. Dig it up. Let water run into the hole. In winter it'll get turned to ice. Ice will expand hole. Crack around the hole. Cause pothole. Cause damage to car suspension. Put up price of road tax. Or: http://www.diy.com/n...noCookies=false 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Uh, what is that 'B&Q Green Super Shed Felt' stuff? Never heard of it before, looks really pricey. My mate uses roofing tar, I assume it's the same sort of stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Let water run into the hole. In winter it'll get turned to ice. Ice will expand hole. Crack around the hole. Cause pothole. Cause damage to car suspension. Put up price of road tax. Or: http://www.diy.com/n...noCookies=false The ice would expand into the empty space above it where the tar was dug from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 The ice would expand into the empty space above it where the tar was dug from. If this were true we wouldn't have rocks/boulders spitting in two due to freeze thaw weathering, (water enters crack, freezes, expands and forces apart the rock over time). There is a spot in a Tesco's car park where I dug up a shit load of tar around 4 years ago when I used to use the stuff, and that's started to split apart. Grind and a good set of pads is miles better than tar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 The ice would expand into the empty space above it where the tar was dug from. no, he is right, thats how many pot holes are formed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Tar is gash, buy a grinder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I've got some massive big blocks of bitumen right outside my office that I don't need or want, but also wont be posting. So ner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 don't know if he still has it Yes. Yes he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 whoa!! tar on your front brake?! thats a recipe for disaster!!! When the dead tar on your rim sticks your pads on you're going to making a alot of dentst appointments... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Baxter Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 my mate once met a feller that owned a roofing company and he got chatting to him and he said oh i'll just break some off for you, he had it in massive barrels or bags or something i can't remember. But he basically smashed a massive chunk off with a hammer and thats te stuff i used to use years ago....if you can find anyone like that they might be able to help Roof tar is the ideal stuff i would say, the stuff i got was really hard so it rubbed onto rims dead evenly and smoothly rather than in sticky clumps. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 People who say tar is gash need to give there head a wobble lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Nah, those that think its good do. Any 'benifits' it may give are massively outweighed by its cons. It melts in the summer, its hard to apply pefectly evenly, it makes a mess of your pads, makes it looks like youve used your rim to wipe your arse with if its any other colour than black, and if it gets the slightest bit moist it turns into a black oily mess and your brakes go to shit. Pads can stick to the rim causing crashes and possibly injury. Theres no option of riding in the wet either. A good grind and a decent set of pads is all anyone will ever need. Spend some time setting it up properly and enjoy a consistantly performing brake, the option to ride in the wet and not having to smear a dirty oil based substance on your wheels. And we're the ones that need to give our heads a wobble. If tars all that good, why arent the likes of Gilles, Fontenoy or Carthy using it? Tars wank. I realised it was before Id even got through my first year of riding. Ive enjoyed better brakes for 4 years now as a result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Imo its a finishing touch. Even the smallest amount gives The extra bite and hold. I remember I use to use coke on v-brakes it was shit hot! Besides just because comp riders do not use it doesn't mean everyone else does not have to its personal preference really. It's like Marmite really Edited October 31, 2012 by Andeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 People who say tar is gash need to give there head a wobble lol. By saying it gash we're referring to when it's relied on.. I used to only use tar and I hated it, constantly worried if it was going to rain, but it doesn't stop me from bringing it on a ride in-case my brake suddenly goes poop... a good set of pads and a decent grind and you get the perfect brake that works in all conditions. And once you keep using tar I found that it simply stops working.. you end up with shit loads of tar and no hold.. messes with your pads.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 it makes a mess of your pads, messes with your pads.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Jesus Christ what's with all these antitar people! I was on a ride last night with a mate. He rides an echo 24, light grind, belaeys, and it had good bite and hold... I suggest putting some tar on for the little extra oomph (Take note people who think tar is hard to apply evenly) he held the bike in the air, spins the wheel by turning the cranks then let's it freewheel at quite a high speed. I proceed to put tar on by holding it very gently against the rim on both sides for about 3 seconds (about 3 wheel revolutions)... We both cannot see any sign of tar applied to the rim, but the brake is 2x louder and holds as if the brake was a vice. This method means that if it rains you won't have a rank as f**k rim, the pads won't get all dirty from tar (they get dirty anyway lol, tar alone doesn't cause dirty pads). Tar is a good thing if you know how to use it. Besides how do you know the world champion riders don't use it? If you apply it like I do then you wouldn't even know I had tar unless I told you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 No, tar is awful black shit for roads and roofing. Applying it to your rim may make the brake 'better' in the short term on a dry day but its nothing compared to a well set up brake on a decent grind. On natural its draw backs are more abvious as 'finer' brake control is needed and heaven forbid it should rain... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Heatsink yellows with a light grind and a little tar works for me. As with all things to do with the setting up a bike it's personal preference though and the debate about such things will never end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I've heard it works great on discs too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I like a light grind with a teeny coating of tar. I dont like grinding my rim every 4 weeks so tar is a great alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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