dave33 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I wouldn't... since I wouldn't need it.. I bet you would pay £5 or what ever it is for a grind from tarty Then why add to the thread? If you're not interested, move along. Personally I think this is a great idea - perhaps manufacturers could ship rims with this as standard in future? Thanks you, finally some one gets it, would be cheap if they were producing large quantities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I bet you would pay £5 or what ever it is for a grind from tarty Why? I have an angle grinder... and can do it myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Why? I have an angle grinder... and can do it myself... If you didn't have a grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 If you didn't have a grinder If we're talking hypotheticals now I'd ride with a brake that worked on my command that also spurted out money and fed me compliments... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 To all you haters out there: How much would you pay for this? £30? £50? £10? Out of interest. I don't hate it but I don't fully support for it, I guess I have to try before I buy. I'd be happy spending 50 a rim at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 If we're talking hypotheticals now I'd ride with a brake that worked on my command that also spurted out money and fed me compliments... Oh lord. You're not serious right? Missing the point ENTIRELY. The point is that not everyone has a grinder, not everyone wants to grind their rims either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I hate grinding my rims with a passion, I run a spoke tensioner on an echo24 purely so I can fit the chain and forget about it (no retentioning etc), if this was £50-70ish inc return postage I'd get this so I only have to take my wheel out to (very rarely) replace a spoke / tube. (had 1 puncture in almost a year with a fat Albert and a cheap Bikeshop tube) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupintart Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 The way around that is you buy the rim in the US and have them ship it to him (or order from him directly and get the coating done, he's a dealer for a couple brands.) That would be the cheapest route since there would only be one international shipment and that would be getting the rim to you. You guys do realize that the UK to US exchange rate is nearly 2:1, so everything is cheap as hell for your guys. $145 usd is like 70 gbp, so if there's a large batch it'll end up being a lot less in your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'd pay £10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 £10-15 'cause if I wanted to spend more then I might as well buy a new rim, considering that my coated rim would cost me a lot if I bend it. By the way... 10 minutes once a month to grind a rim is a lot? doubt it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 By the way... 10 minutes once a month to grind a rim is a lot? doubt it... not even that, and my grinds last longer than a month... I think all this is down to pure laziness.. plus, without actually maintaining the bike it adds the possibility you don't find minor problems, hairline cracks, weld coming apart.... Just looking over a bike can save your teeth in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 If there is mud or some crap on the sidewalls, how to clean ? Water ? or specific product ? And how can the surface stay sharp ? This is what I don't understand because brake pads tend to smooth the surface, isn't it ? If it works well I think it's a good evolution. I think I will give it a try someday. I think all this is down to pure laziness.. plus, without actually maintaining the bike it adds the possibility you don't find minor problems, hairline cracks, weld coming apart.... false argument With people like you we would ride even on trial bikes of the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 With people like you we would ride even on trial bikes of the 90s. I'm not against the development of trials, I just don't think this is necessary, the same way I don't think it's necessary for toasters to give me a back rub.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I agree with Danny to be honest... As said before, it is too expensive at present for me to even consider having one done. I really like the idea, but as mentioned the same effect can be achieved with a grinder. My grinder cost me roughly £25, and I use cheap discs from the local hardware shop. One disc lasts me 2-3 months depending on how often I ride/how well I grind the rim, and only cost me £1.50 a pop. Over the course of a year it works out cheaper than said coating. Especially if I have to replace my rim mid year, which would be x amount I paid for the coating down the drain should I pringle a wheel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 It has been said that if there is more rims, the price will be cheaper. I agree it's a bit expensive for the moment. If you ride in natural places, you can't stay with the same grind for a month. So ok maybe if you ride 4 times in a month and only in street when it's completly dry, it's not worth it, but for pepople like me who rides almost all day and often in bad conditions (mud, dust, ...) I think it's a good improvement. Only things I want to know is if it stay "sharp" with the time and if it's easy to clean the sidewalls when it's dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I tend to ride everyday when I can, be it street or natural, but the weather never really puts me off. An example would be when I had my ozonys. I ground the rim when I built it with a mates grinder, and then rode it for two months on the one grind. That included 3 - 4 four hour sessions on natural, in the rain, hail and snow, then street in both the dry and the rain following that. The rim was almost smooth by the end of the second month, but It still worked with no issue. So long as you leave your brake setup alone, the brake will continue to work with no problem. I know that wont be the same for everyone, but Im sure Im not the only one who leaves their grinds as long as needs be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I tend to ride everyday when I can, be it street or natural, but the weather never really puts me off. An example would be when I had my ozonys. I ground the rim when I built it with a mates grinder, and then rode it for two months on the one grind. That included 3 - 4 four hour sessions on natural, in the rain, hail and snow, then street in both the dry and the rain following that. The rim was almost smooth by the end of the second month, but It still worked with no issue. So long as you leave your brake setup alone, the brake will continue to work with no problem. I know that wont be the same for everyone, but Im sure Im not the only one who leaves their grinds as long as needs be. You main ride the top of Shipley though don't you ? Your lucky that that area isn't really so harsh on grinds as so dusty places can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) I go down into the woods often, as well as riding spurn point. Spurn point is located on a beach so to speak, so its very dusty/sandy/gritty and it kills a grind. The amount of mud and grit that gets onto the rim is suprising at shipley when its wet. Make that 4 hours of riding and its still pretty harsh on the grind Edited January 21, 2013 by Echo Lite 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 You main ride the top of Shipley though don't you ? Your lucky that that area isn't really so harsh on grinds as so dusty places can Try riding back cowm mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I want to believe you but everyone I met who rides all days (principally in natural) re-grind their rims AT LEAST once every 2 weeks. Most of them do it once a week, and some 2 times a week. After this 'period' brake become progressivly shit, it's still usable but it slips when you're on edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Why would I lie? I've said it might not be the case for everyone, that's just my experience. My brake lost much of it's bite, but it held satisfactorily and didn't hinder my riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't say you lie, I just don't understand. What Hs33 version do you use (05 or 11) ? 2 or 4 finger blade ? If it's a 11 one with a 4 finger lever blade I can understand because it has so much leverage that when you really force, it holds good even if grind/pads are bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Try riding back cowm mate... Yes iv rode there about 15 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yes iv rode there about 15 times awkward.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) i ride a fresh harsh grinwith hard pads until the first "gloss" appears,then i go on with softer compounds. grinding every 4 months or so, without any prob. and i am riding nearly every minute of spare time i have. again its the personal preference thing... Edited January 21, 2013 by FamilyBiker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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