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Kevin
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I wonder if aluminum rims should ever be used for mountain biking!
I bought a new Cannondale with Aluminum rims. I rode three times in wet conditions, in Douthat State
Park, Virginia. I wore out my brake pads and scraped a gouge in both the front and rear rims. At the
end of each day I fully adjusted the pads and cable to fully aim and seat the pads correctly. I was
amazed at how quickly the pads went.
I talked to my local bike shop(where I purchased the bike) and the salesperson (I bet we wasn't a
mechanic or he was and he was blowing me off) said that when I get more ride experiance I won't use
the brakes as much and they will last longer. Inside I was ****** as hell since I'm a fairly decent
rider with 25+ years of riding experiance. I held my toung and purchased the best pads they had.
Everything is back together. The rims feel a bit rough and you can hear the brakes scrub the rims
lightly when applied.
I can't stand these rims. I bought the bike on sale and I think they put on the least expensive rims
and brake pads. I intend to upgrade both my wheels (from another shop or online). I don't think I
ever want to get aluminum rims. I've had steel rims and have had excellent pad life. I think I'll be
upgrading to ceramic rims and the associated pads.
Anyone else have similar problems with aluminum rims and break wear?
Kevin
I bought a new Cannondale with Aluminum rims. I rode three times in wet conditions, in Douthat State
Park, Virginia. I wore out my brake pads and scraped a gouge in both the front and rear rims. At the
end of each day I fully adjusted the pads and cable to fully aim and seat the pads correctly. I was
amazed at how quickly the pads went.
I talked to my local bike shop(where I purchased the bike) and the salesperson (I bet we wasn't a
mechanic or he was and he was blowing me off) said that when I get more ride experiance I won't use
the brakes as much and they will last longer. Inside I was ****** as hell since I'm a fairly decent
rider with 25+ years of riding experiance. I held my toung and purchased the best pads they had.
Everything is back together. The rims feel a bit rough and you can hear the brakes scrub the rims
lightly when applied.
I can't stand these rims. I bought the bike on sale and I think they put on the least expensive rims
and brake pads. I intend to upgrade both my wheels (from another shop or online). I don't think I
ever want to get aluminum rims. I've had steel rims and have had excellent pad life. I think I'll be
upgrading to ceramic rims and the associated pads.
Anyone else have similar problems with aluminum rims and break wear?
Kevin