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bmorekirby
10-06-2004, 06:22 PM
do drilled rim have less strength than non drilled?

thanks, kirby
AndyT
10-06-2004, 08:03 PM
Yes, depending on the size of the drill.
Ebon Dragon
10-06-2004, 09:55 PM
lol what do you think about drilling the brake surface? itd be funny if my rim sidewalls collapsed.... or not.
Elan
10-06-2004, 09:57 PM
dont use a rim brake....
bmorekirby
10-07-2004, 08:17 AM
dont use a rim brake....

why not?
Rob.K
10-07-2004, 08:36 AM
why not?
he means on the front...because it would be best to use a disk brake on the front anyways.
will4eva7k
10-19-2004, 04:21 AM
running rim brakes on a drilled rim sidewall would be awesome

like a disc brake.. it would work in the wet? :Sonic:
AgrAde
10-19-2004, 10:11 PM
grind = better.

this applies to all rim brake threads, btw.
xxxfr
10-19-2004, 10:16 PM
hmmm....maybe grind and drill......interesting.....just think tho..all those dents, would be cracked out chunks lol
mikeschiavone
10-20-2004, 11:19 AM
kirby, since your just starting out, it might be best to have full rim strength. just run the rim for a month or two and see how well it holds up. if your wheel stays in true, than give drilling a shot. ask bruce about it, im sure he has some good advice.
what ever you end up doing, good luck and have fun.
madbiker66
11-28-2004, 10:08 AM
Matt Staples runs a drilled sidewall Koxx rim on the front, with a Maggie. Seems to work well...