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[Closed] Rhyno Lite Rims - V Brake Compatible?

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This is probably a dumb question...

I've just ordered a new set of wheels for my Surly. I'm currently running a set of Rhyno Lites with discs which I am going to transfer to another bike.

They are quoted as being suitable for V brakes and have suitably vertical sidewalls, but no machined braking surface. Does this mean I can still run them with V brakes?


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 4:11 pm
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yup.


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 4:13 pm
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Used to use them with v's a while ago

IIRC I think they may have quite a "shallow" braking surface so careful set-up might be important


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 4:19 pm
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OK -so presumably the paint on the rims just wears off and there is a braking surface underneath?


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 4:21 pm
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I thought all Rhyno Lites had 'machined' braking surfaces but I might be wrong. BTW, back in the day brake blocks did all the machining so it's not really an issue.


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 4:35 pm
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Not mine...definitely painted. Having checked more closely, it does look like there is a braking surface underneath. Just trying to avoid additional cost of getting discs for the other bike which is mainly going to be used over the summer. Cheers all...


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:06 pm