[bstguitarist]

My rims are getting slightly smooth but they still have some time left. my question is: I have a lot of tools available to me. what can I do to re-ruff them up so they have more stopping power when i finally need to do it when they get totoally smoot?

 

[shiggy]

My rims are getting slightly smooth but they still have some time left. my question is: I have a lot of tools available to me. what can I do to re-ruff them up so they have more stopping power when i finally need to do it when they get totoally smoot?

Unless you are a trials rider you want your rims to be smooth. Clean them with a Scotch metal finishing pad (the rust colored one) and lots of plain water.

 

[bstguitarist]

really? i find it takes a little longer to stop now whereas rough rims would make more friction which equals quicker stop. would that be right? hmm. I didn't know that .

 

[shiggy]

really? i find it takes a little longer to stop now whereas rough rims would make more friction which equals quicker stop. would that be right? hmm. I didn't know that .

Rough rims may grab harder but they make braking harder to control (modulate) and tear up the pads quicker.

 

[bstguitarist]

Ok thanks I will not scratch them up then. BTW I like your site very informative.