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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-16-20, 07:13 AM

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Why would a rim say "for rim brakes only"?

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Posted By dsaul

You are correct that the spokes are loaded from...

You are correct that the spokes are loaded from resisting the forward momentum of the bike and rider, but I don't believe the loading is the same as a disc brake, where the load is directly pulling...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-16-20, 04:50 AM

Replies: 107

Why would a rim say "for rim brakes only"?

Views: 11,378

Posted By dsaul

Maybe the spoke bed is not thick enough to...

Maybe the spoke bed is not thick enough to prevent the nipples from pulling out of the rim under braking.

With a rim brake, the spokes are not loaded during braking, since you are stopping the...

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