Front rim is "serrated" ??I
08-09-09 | 02:48 PM
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08-09-09 | 02:48 PM
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Its an attempt to improve the braking capabilities of a cheap steel rim.
Last edited by wrk101; 08-09-09 at 06:13 PM. Reason: corrected typo, OUCH!
08-09-09 | 04:09 PM
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Braking, not breaking.
But yeah, quite a few steel rims had those. I even had an aluminum Nisi tubular rim with some sidewall texturing. I guess they figured "tread" made for better braking.
But yeah, quite a few steel rims had those. I even had an aluminum Nisi tubular rim with some sidewall texturing. I guess they figured "tread" made for better braking.
08-09-09 | 07:31 PM
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For both braking and acceleration, I'll take any aluminum rim in good condition over any steel rim.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
08-09-09 | 07:43 PM
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08-09-09 | 08:11 PM
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That bike should definately have a front brake unless it was origionaly a coaster brake bike that was converted. Even then I'd put the brake in front.
The rim was added later. I'm nearly certain that this bike had shiny chrome front and back. do either of these rims have a brand stamped in them?
The rim was added later. I'm nearly certain that this bike had shiny chrome front and back. do either of these rims have a brand stamped in them?
