Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Tandem Cycling
Reload this Page >

paint on brake surfaces for rev x

Search
Notices
Tandem Cycling A bicycle built for two. Want to find out more about this wonderful world of tandems? Check out this forum to talk with other tandem enthusiasts. Captains and stokers welcome!

paint on brake surfaces for rev x

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-28-07, 07:41 PM
  #1  
bkay28
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 22
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
paint on brake surfaces for rev x

has anyone ever painted the brake surface on there spin rev x. i got one and am feeling the erge to do so. any suggestions or info from experience.
bkanfer is offline  
Old 08-28-07, 09:38 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Old Hammer Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,082

Bikes: Trek, Cannondale Tandem, Surly LHT

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Can't say from experience, but I think it's a bad idea. Why? I believe a painted surface might very well have a considerably lower coefficient of friction than bare metal. I also think it would rub off after not too many miles, and it may load up the pads, too.

If you do paint them, let us know how it works out for you. I'm always interested in learning new stuff.
Old Hammer Boy is offline  
Old 08-28-07, 09:53 PM
  #3  
bkay28
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 22
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
im not running a brake, so im thinking it may be okay**********?
bkanfer is offline  
Old 08-29-07, 12:52 AM
  #4  
shut up and ride
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: noho
Posts: 1,947

Bikes: supersix hi-mod,burley duet tandem,woodrup track,cannondale cross,specialized road

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by bkanfer
im not running a brake, so im thinking it may be okay**********?
hmm, painted spinergys on a tandem with no brakes??? got a feeling you've posted to the wrong forum
zzzwillzzz is offline  
Old 08-30-07, 08:19 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: London, UK
Posts: 563

Bikes: Trek T200 plus enough others to fill a large shed

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I've seen bikes with painted rims. Should be fine if you're riding a track bike. What are you planning to do with it?
mrfish is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.