King C Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) I was brave enough the other day to try a grind on my rims but after only a couple of days riding they're already quite dead . I am using plazzies on the rear and koolstops on the front. Should I try harsher grinds? softer pads? or what? too make it last longer.King Edited April 4, 2006 by kcchan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 What rim?If it's a koxx, viz, etc they're all made of a softer material so they won't last as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Da_Man Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 HelloIf you are having that problem you are probably not grinding deep/harsh enough. Try and tilt the grinder at more of an angle upwards, this way your grind should last a fare bit longer.Cheers joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 What rim?If it's a koxx, viz, etc they're all made of a softer material so they won't last as long.Yeah, the grind on my tryall rim only lasts a week or so.What grinding disk are you using? I have a metal cutting disk which make's the grind last a bit longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 its a try all rim and a metal cutting disk i think.Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Yeah my grind has been pooooo on my try all rim, I will be getting a new one soon just not try all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvtrial Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have the Echo rim 06.. To grind the rim is easy and it gets real perfect..!! Buy Echo rims!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 you serious??echo rims are THE WORST rims I have ever had, one side was straight, the other was all over the place, this was when I was building it up too!my first one I killed after 3 rides, the second one wouldnt stay straight and the spokes would loosen every ride so I took it off.Alex dx32s get my vote as good rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyrider Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 (edited) I have an onza ronnie rim on the rear...and im using koxx browns :thumbsup: and the grind has lasted so far for about 2months with hardly any wear, i ground it using a really harsh grinding stone on a drill which gets it really rough but is harder to do! Edited April 5, 2006 by montyrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 you serious??echo rims are THE WORST rims I have ever had, one side was straight, the other was all over the place, this was when I was building it up too!my first one I killed after 3 rides, the second one wouldnt stay straight and the spokes would loosen every ride so I took it off.Some body doesnt like Echo rims Personally, i love echo rims! they are fricken awesome, they grind perfectly, i havnt dented mine yet, and it isnt even got the slightest buckle had it since before christmas aswell lolAlex dx32s get my vote as good great rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Pity they're so narrow though. Was a whore to set up, which sucks seeing as they hold grinds uber well and they were strong as oxes. My Try-All's gotten it's shit together now though, give it a fresh grind every 4 weeks or so and my brake's always fine. My pads don't seem to wear any more either, which is nice, they just seem to freaking rule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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