tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post8451495375000537484..comments2024-03-21T03:15:06.288-04:00Comments on Cozy Beehive: Rim Heating During Hard BrakingRon Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-5285070812562410822011-05-20T00:28:31.771-04:002011-05-20T00:28:31.771-04:00How warm should the rims get in the front from bra...How warm should the rims get in the front from braking? I think my front rotors which are two years old (maybe 3) are beginning to warp... I thought I'd feel the rims when we got home this weekend to see if they were warm, and they were. But it didn't feel at all bad. How warm should they get? Are the rotors maybe getting too warm and the constant heating/cooling they are going through making the rotors warp?<br /><a href="http://www.wheelsandtiresforsale.com/" rel="nofollow">Wheels And Tires</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-3882862858485790062008-05-23T00:26:00.000-04:002008-05-23T00:26:00.000-04:00Ron,I always thought the "wings" on brake shoes we...Ron,<BR/>I always thought the "wings" on brake shoes were to make getting the wheel back in a little easier; to kind of guide it in if it's not straight.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434219818361831871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-73337641416762670332008-05-22T16:42:00.000-04:002008-05-22T16:42:00.000-04:00I don't know if spokes share in heat transfer to a...I don't know if spokes share in heat transfer to any appreciable degree for the little time the brakes are pressed hard. Much of the heat is concentrated at the braking point. Disc brakes are a very good option but among all kinds, rim brakes are the lightest. I think getting around this should keep some people busy.Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-68532148387894624862008-05-22T13:21:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:21:00.000-04:00Makes a good case for disc brakes, despite their w...Makes a good case for disc brakes, despite their weight and complexities (I love mine, esp. in the rain).<BR/><BR/>Another option would be some kind of venting on the nipple-side of the rim, but that might cause undue drag).<BR/><BR/>Thermally conductive spokes? :)dolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876154317272720789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-71603023678369081152008-05-22T01:26:00.000-04:002008-05-22T01:26:00.000-04:00Lol. I was actually dumbstruck.I don't think you h...Lol. I was actually dumbstruck.<BR/><BR/>I don't think you have to worry about any of these things you mention. You have only one life, make the best of it.<BR/><BR/>I want to keep this blog young too. I dont want to yap about how strict I keep my diet, or about doping controversies, or go into too much detail or numbers of anything... it misses the point. Life's too short to sit and worry about these things.Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-25995241030445807272008-05-22T01:19:00.000-04:002008-05-22T01:19:00.000-04:00RON: I wish sometimes (or a lot of times) that I w...RON: I wish sometimes (or a lot of times) that I was no older than 10 years, so I didn't have to worry about today's politics, world news, economy, price of gas increasing ridiculously... not a care in the world except how I will keep myself busy for the day and where to ride.<BR/><BR/>correction in my previous post, I accidentally omitted a word. it should be "...tips to keep my tires FROM exploding."Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03369172064101957130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-55529816552239996392008-05-22T01:14:00.000-04:002008-05-22T01:14:00.000-04:00Tim : I meant just the contrary. Deep-section rims...Tim : I meant just the contrary. Deep-section rims should provide a streamlined flow of air while non-aero wheels can lead to separation in the wake, disrupting dissipation. And yes, they have greater surface area too. I don't know how this works out for carbon rims, I'm speaking for alloys. The dilemma I was referring to is the fact that these wheels can pick up speed so fast.Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-63758622520818951572008-05-22T00:25:00.000-04:002008-05-22T00:25:00.000-04:00Ron, great blog. I'm trying to wrap my head aroun...Ron, great blog. I'm trying to wrap my head around #8. I think you are implying that a deeper section rim will have a harder time dissipating heat, but wouldn't that just increase the surface area?Tim Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436851138832762519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-68367312092869423232008-05-21T23:47:00.000-04:002008-05-21T23:47:00.000-04:00Zach, Aren't we all young at heart? ;)Zach, <BR/><BR/>Aren't we all young at heart? ;)Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-62792697029821238292008-05-21T23:03:00.000-04:002008-05-21T23:03:00.000-04:00interesting... I also did see your other post from...interesting... I also did see your other post from November last year, I would probably try some of those tips to keep my tires exploding.<BR/><BR/>by the way, did you change your age to 16? I thought you were older than that, I thought you were in college being an engineering student... correct me if I'm wrong!Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03369172064101957130noreply@blogger.com