BIG L Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Just wanted to know who uses tar and where do you get it from well i use it its well good and i get it from building sites just ask the guys they mite give it to you well they did for me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I dug mine out of the seawall with a 4mm allen key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 i hate using it, but if you cant be arsed to grind it is well worth using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerbob Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I just started a forum similar to this only about rim grinding. It looks like everybody is grinding their rims now, I expect you could get your rims ground by most good metalworking firms very cheaply if you ask nicely , but otherwise trials bike shops will do it.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricalum Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Why dont you use the search mate, its indicating in the bottom right hand corner.This is a crap thread and deserves to be closed, you dont use puncuation properly and its a really pointless topic. I doubt people are actually intrested in this and the information you attampt give is awful.Please dont post another thread this dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhups Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) I just started a forum similar to this only about rim grinding. It looks like everybody is grinding their rims now, I expect you could get your rims ground by most good metalworking firms very cheaply if you ask nicely , but otherwise trials bike shops will do it.BobIts easier doing it yourself with a grinder. Edited June 12, 2006 by bhups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Last time i ground my rim it had the worst brake ever.If you know how to put tar on proporly you get a much more powerful brake then you ever will with a grind.Awaits dissagrement, but i still haven't been on a bike with a more powerful brake then mine. And my pads are worn down at stupid angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 i use tar and without it im screwed lol i buy my rim tar of ebay. £2.99 for a good lump on it to last at least half a year of everyday riding.thanks John K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Last time i ground my rim it had the worst brake ever.If you know how to put tar on proporly you get a much more powerful brake then you ever will with a grind.Awaits dissagrement, but i still haven't been on a bike with a more powerful brake then mine. And my pads are worn down at stupid angles.thats all well and good if your a dirty street eater, but at comps grinds are much more consistant, especially when it rains or you have to ride through a stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeNi Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) I rarely use tar and i keep loosing all the tar i have i normally dig it up from cobbles or i find it in quarrys and stuff...a few of my mates buy it but i think its a waste of money....GET A GRIND! Edited June 12, 2006 by KeNi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I submurged my wheel in water with a grind an it worked perfectly when it came out tar is nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02kellb Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 yeh i use tar but as a new rider first time i put it on i put too much on lol it made a right racket so be carefull it does work good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 thats all well and good if your a dirty street eater, but at comps grinds are much more consistant, especially when it rains or you have to ride through a streamGuy setting up lines in comp: Ohh i know, i'll make them ride through this stream, then though this great big puddle of mud, then this 50 degree rock face, that'll be fun!!2 hours later at that very section....JT: I'll take the 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 2 hours later at that very section....JT: I'll take the 5. Lazy boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak-89 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) Hey..What i do to make my brake good: Grind my rim (from the top of my wheel downwards) + boiling water to soften my pads = good sound and holds really well but make sure u bed it in after softening your pads I only tend to use tar when my grind wares out and i have CRM Plazematic pads on a Koxx rim Cheers Jack! Edited June 12, 2006 by jak-89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 boiling water to soften my padsBut it'll only soften your pads for 10 seconds, and damage them / melt the glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon_trials Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 DONT use tar its pants stuff, get a good grind and a good set of pads and set it up nicely, tar is crap stuff it sticks (only way it works i guess) and you will either hang up or goover the bars occasionally.demon_trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 The only reason I use tar is because my rim doesn't hold grinds very well. It appears to me that the more competent riders use grinds and oppose of tar but the more " casual risers" seem to use tar. I'm sure when we get to eg CLS' riding level we will hate the stuff. Welll thats my guess anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-MAG-05-DAN Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 i bought a big lump of it for £4.50 of ebay as i'm to lazy to dig it up my self Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon_trials Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 i bought a big lump of it for £4.50 of ebay as i'm to lazy to dig it up my self Danwhen i first ever did that, i did the same and the lump is huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashby-trials Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 i use tar or coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Aston Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I find that after a grind or just after a couple of weeks riding is if i got some car alloy wheel cleaner good strong stuff brush some on the rim gives a really nice break afterwords just gets rid of all the crap on you rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I'm sure when we get to eg CLS' riding level we will hate the stuff.He uses tar, going from one of his vids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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