Walleee Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) Is this anyone on here?I've never seen a more retarded idea in my life, and he will go to any length to justify it, saving power???http://observedtrials.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=3EDIT:http://observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.ph...ost&t=29016 Edited May 31, 2007 by jake1516 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 rofl!!! yeah i read that the other day at uni... wat a load of sh!te!!!geeez louise! how hard is it to grind a rim, that some1 spent time comin up with something that does the shittyest job i ever seen.WANKER!!... stil did give me a good laff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) I recognise the avatar but that could be used by two different people.Its stupid, surely the surface just becomes flat again after a while of braking? Edited May 31, 2007 by Has anyone seen my shoe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 It's just scratched the rim a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Saving the earth/enviroment sothat we will all still be able to ride in 20/30 years time can't be a bad thing right? away with those power munching angle griners I say! eat some weetbix and use your own kinetic energy(or whatever).And he actually thinks that guy wants to invest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 you dont get anywhere without trying...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 you dont get anywhere without trying......But this guy hasn't gotten anywhere by trying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) haha.. i thinks its you! rofl!you dont get anywhere without trying...... hahaaa.. the first post defending him... i say the "inventor" is you!!! rofl Edited May 31, 2007 by streetjibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 What is actually making the cuts into the rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 But this guy hasn't gotten anywhere by trying...he has got groves on his rim which will improve his braking over a non-ground rim. It improves rim lifespan, and also improves his braking....that is more than can be said about a grinding disc grind. he says in his post on OTN that his brakes have improved significantly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) Id say that too Edited May 31, 2007 by Has anyone seen my shoe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I basically did this when i first started but i just used a screw driver to scribe groves into the rim all the way round. It didn't make any differents to braking power so i just went and bought a angle grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I thought a hand grinder was a hacksaw whats wrong with using an angle grinder you can get the for like 10 quid so its not really a money saving idea. meh mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 he has got groves on his rim which will improve his braking over a non-ground rim. It improves rim lifespan, and also improves his braking....that is more than can be said about a grinding disc grind. he says in his post on OTN that his brakes have improved significantly....so you'll be throwing out the grinder and investing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 It's a ridiculous idea. You could raise more money auctioning dogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 so you'll be throwing out the grinder and investing??lolno need to invest just get a knife or something you will get the same result !! haha lol Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I think its a good idea if he could find a way to make the grooves deeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 so you'll be throwing out the grinder and investing??nope, i just dont see the point in only seeing the negative side like so many have done.he claims his brake works better then it did before (from his pictures it was smooth) so why flame him?just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 because he's justifying his idea's in the way he is!! have you read what he's said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Not a bad idea. It can be really handy when your stranded in the middle of the desert and desperately need more braking power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Not a bad idea. It can be really handy when your stranded in the middle of the desert and desperately need more braking power.haha yeh.he's like 'if your out with no power'so, just check your grind before you go out then! It won't wear down that quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 looks like the topics been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 It's still there.It's the way he's coming up with a solution to no problem whatsoever. He's never even used an angle grinder and he's still trying to improve on the idea. I mean Jesus, angle grinders do a perfect job in no time at all and they're really cheap. What more would you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) To invent a new version so that you get money? Edited May 31, 2007 by Has anyone seen my shoe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 you'll only make money if it sells.Would you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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