TTTETom Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Im gonna be running Koxx rims and maggies both ends, not going to grind my rims though. What are the best pads to use. Also, ideally i want them red to fit in with me colour scheme. Any ideas Cheers T Bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwog Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Well If you really want them red, then Get some RimJam red's. I'm not sure how long they last on a smooth rim though, but I bet they're powerful :mellow: If your not too bothered about colour, them I would recommend Heatsink's Batch C blue pads for a smooth rim. If you want my opinion, you should grind your rim and get some Heatsink's or Koxx Bloxx :ermm: but you don't wanna grind so meh :( Is this Tom that snapped his fork's when me and Jack rode Carlisle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*OnzaMike* Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I ran half worn magura pads which had been on a grind... I used those on my anodised front koxx rim (before it was ground) and it worked apsolute mint! The only reason i ground the rim was because it looked stupid with all the anodised stuff coming off. I think zoo pads would be good? Cant quite remember what theyre like on a smooth rim, but thats what i think theyre made for, or a light grind? Hope this helped you alittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Ask Tom (hititfaster) and he will tell you how powerfull RIM JAM reds are on a smooth rim. :mellow: :ermm: I like the RIM JAM reds so much even i am going back to a smooth rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I ran half worn magura pads which had been on a grind... I used those on my anodised front koxx rim (before it was ground) and it worked apsolute mint! The only reason i ground the rim was because it looked stupid with all the anodised stuff coming off. I think zoo pads would be good? Cant quite remember what theyre like on a smooth rim, but thats what i think theyre made for, or a light grind? Hope this helped you alittle. ← the front koxx rim is anodized, so, the pads may need to be different. i use magura koolstops on the rear, no grind, some tar and plazmatics on the front. but normal magura black pads still work good, but eat tar up quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*OnzaMike* Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 the front koxx rim is anodized, so, the pads may need to be different. i use magura koolstops on the rear, no grind, some tar and plazmatics on the front. but normal magura black pads still work good, but eat tar up quicker ← Oh i meant magura black pads, i forgot to say that, sorry :mellow:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hititfaster Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Ask Tom (hititfaster) and he will tell you how powerfull RIM JAM reds are on a smooth rim. :mellow: :( I like the RIM JAM reds so much even i am going back to a smooth rim. ← They are VERY grippy, although I'll be honest with you, I had problems with bits ripping off them as they fold under a bit. The best thing I can suggest to you is cut about 4mm off the pad and then ride them. As you don't have a grind they hardly wear down at all, you'll have no problems with them folding under and you get waaaaaaay less sponge in the brake too. My front ones are spot on now. I've actually gone back to my Heatsinks on the back, as I find them a bit more forgiving - the RIMJAMS just lock up and that's it :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Trials-uk Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 V!Z pads are the way forward on smooth rims(Y) and allright on grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Plaz. Too grabby for street stuff, manuals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTTETom Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Well If you really want them red, then Get some RimJam red's. I'm not sure how long they last on a smooth rim though, but I bet they're powerful :mellow: If your not too bothered about colour, them I would recommend Heatsink's Batch C blue pads for a smooth rim. If you want my opinion, you should grind your rim and get some Heatsink's or Koxx Bloxx :ermm: but you don't wanna grind so meh :( Is this Tom that snapped his fork's when me and Jack rode Carlisle? ← Yeah thats me. I snapped me XC bike the other day as well lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 (edited) I have heard many good reviews for heatsinks :ermm: So good i sent away for some on friday :( Does anybody know how long they take? I cant wait until i can bin the tar :mellow: Cheers, Adam Edited January 25, 2005 by Punkrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTTETom Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 the front koxx rim is anodized, so, the pads may need to be different. i use magura koolstops on the rear, no grind, some tar and plazmatics on the front. but normal magura black pads still work good, but eat tar up quicker ← Im gonna get some paint stripper on the front braking surface or use emery to get it off, Paint has gott abe a hindrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Im gonna get some paint stripper on the front braking surface or use emery to get it off, Paint has gott abe a hindrance. ← :mellow: LEAVE THE ANODIZING ON!!!!!! it gives the brake a better braking surface you FooooooooL :( so leave it on :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Buchanan Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 You cant go wrong with the brown koxx bloxx in my view. N.S.E or Cleanbikes will sort u out with sum. Try the new heatsink pads,supposed to be shit hot i havent got any yet though. Pm Heastink. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechink Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 plazmatic crm's thechink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 (edited) Just out of curiosity. Heatsinks A,B,C's...how do they vary? Anyway i would get rimjams red for the front, and blues for the back. My blues are gonna last AGES on the front, but the back one has worn down quite quick. Thats what i would suggest, i wouldnt worry about the colour, you dont see them anyway. :mellow: :ermm: Edited January 25, 2005 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTTETom Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 :mellow: LEAVE THE ANODIZING ON!!!!!! it gives the brake a better braking surface you FooooooooL :- so leave it on :ermm: ← Erm. Surely not. The anodizind will just contaminate the pads, if the paint was good then they would have left it on the rear rim. Still gonna whack it off with Stripper i'd say. Oh and Im not a fool :(" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Erm. Surely not. The anodizind will just contaminate the pads, if the paint was good then they would have left it on the rear rim. Still gonna whack it off with Stripper i'd say. Oh and Im not a fool :mellow:" ← Bollox, I have anodised rims, with plaz pads they are uber good in the dry... soon as it gets damp though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTTETom Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Bollox, I have anodised rims, with plaz pads they are uber good in the dry... soon as it gets damp though... ← I rest my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I run a smooth koxx rim on the back and used koolstops with tar originally which was pretty crap, then i recently ordered some zoo pads and my brake is now much better at stopping! i wouldnt mind a grind though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 i run plazzie crm's on a grind and its brill :mellow: im gonna try out heaties - blue soon :ermm: Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Make Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 KOXX BLOXX do not work good on plain rim... So, I would recommend some softer compound pads. RimJams Reds, Plazmatics, and Heatsinks should do the job fine. My advice is you need to go out and ride trials rather than getting bothered about some colour scheme... "Am I lookin' good?" "Erm, Is that a spot!" :mellow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetXstar Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Heatsink's Batch C blue pads where are these they arnt on there website??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I just got some of the new 05 Batch B pads. Its got a clear rubber on it instead of bright yellow. It is the best pad I've ever used on the rear. I wouldn't worry to much about colour. Its only a very small part of your bike. If you feel like it you can always colour in the sides of the pad red. Go for heatsinks I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTTETom Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 (edited) KOXX BLOXX do not work good on plain rim... So, I would recommend some softer compound pads. RimJams Reds, Plazmatics, and Heatsinks should do the job fine. My advice is you need to go out and ride trials rather than getting bothered about some colour scheme... "Am I lookin' good?" "Erm, Is that a spot!" :S ← Look Son.. this is my ultimate bike that ive waited 7 years to get, i want it right and if i can get the right pads that are the colour i want then i will. obviously its about the riding, but i dont need some kid telling me this. Edited January 26, 2005 by TTTETom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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