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Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,895
Posted By Polaris OBark

I know, and agree. But I was just making...

I know, and agree.

But I was just making light of that by pointing out that if one had to heat up a rim to the point of tire blow-out, it would enhance survival odds to do this to the rear wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,895
Posted By Polaris OBark

I think the reason it is more efficient is that...

I think the reason it is more efficient is that about 80% of the rider weight is effectively loaded onto the front brake, so I would guess that it would proportionally heat up more. You have a fixed...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,895
Posted By Polaris OBark

Any chance the carbon fiber rims themselves...

Any chance the carbon fiber rims themselves become distorted when they heat up from braking?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,895
Posted By Polaris OBark

If the increase in air pressure inside the tire...

If the increase in air pressure inside the tire due to nR(delta)T/V is what is causing the tire to blow off the rim, I guess I would agree with them. But the OP calls it "heat related deflation",...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,895
Posted By Polaris OBark

Which, although I am sure you aren't intending...

Which, although I am sure you aren't intending it, is potentially the best reason I have yet heard for using the rear brake more. If it is a front tire phenomenon, there is a good chance he is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,895
Posted By Polaris OBark

(1) No, as others have said. It will potentially...

(1) No, as others have said. It will potentially make the problem worse.

(2) This is exactly why I insisted on getting hydraulic disc brakes. Those grades are prevalent where I live, and I am a...
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