Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Non-machined Deep Vs

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cygnusx1
05-18-07, 10:47 AM
How well does a brake work on the non-machined surface of a Velocity Deep V rim? I'd like to know before I waste some money...thanks!

dmotoguy
05-18-07, 10:49 AM
what brake?
cygnusx1
05-18-07, 10:57 AM
Shimano 105 or something similar.

chillywater
05-18-07, 11:05 AM
How well does a brake work on the non-machined surface of a Velocity Deep V rim? I'd like to know before I waste some money...thanks!

Works fine(though not as well especially in rain) and will slowly scratch away the paint. I used this setup learning to ride fixed. The rim has just a couple long thin scratches now.
1fluffhead
05-18-07, 11:13 AM
If you are planning on running a brake, why not just buy rims with machined sidewalls?
crater
05-18-07, 11:46 AM
deep V's are designed for looking good....not necessarily to be braked? upon
andypants
05-18-07, 12:13 PM
deep V's are designed for looking good....not necessarily to be braked? upon

Broken? Braken?
KrautFed
05-18-07, 12:33 PM
I ride with a front brake only... front wheel = machined, rear weel = non-machined. I would NOT suggest braking on non-machined.
barto
05-18-07, 12:49 PM
search
andypants
05-18-07, 01:14 PM
a better question is if machined rims work without brakes.
shakeNbake
05-18-07, 01:25 PM
Painted = no no
Anodized = OK