Thanks Ed, Josh
Good to hear about the polished NMSW working out for you. I'm planning on
following suit.
Did some more googling. *Velocity says*:
"Polished - hand polished to a shiny finish, raw aluminum. Adds $50 to the
price of a rim or wheel
*Note: Some polished rims may not require machining for rim brake
compatibility. We machine our anodized rims to provide an
aesthetically-pleasant product for our customers. Machining removes the
outer-most layer of anodized material so that the brake pad does not wear
away at the rim's surface. On our polished rims, the braking surface is
adequate for a rim brake prior to being machined, and it is our preference
to leave additional material on the rim to prolong the life of the wheels
for our customers"
So, there you go. Sounds like Velocity gives a thumbs-up to rim-brakes and
polished rims. Machining sidewalls on ano rims is done just to make 'em
prettier.
If you trust robots, Google AI says:
"When comparing an anodized braking surface to a polished one, a polished
surface generally offers better braking performance due to its smoother,
more consistent friction surface, while anodizing primarily provides
corrosion resistance and aesthetic benefits, but can slightly decrease
braking efficiency by creating a slightly less grippy surface on the brake
rim.
- Drawbacks of anodized braking surfaces:
- Reduced braking efficiency: The oxide layer created by anodizing
can slightly reduce the friction between the brake pad and the rim,
potentially impacting braking performance, especially in wet conditions.
- Wear rate: While the anodized layer can be durable, it may wear
away faster than a polished surface under heavy braking.
- Drawbacks of polished braking surfaces:
- Lower corrosion resistance: Polished surfaces alone may not offer
the same level of corrosion protection as an anodized finish."
Now to pick some hubs...
- Teague
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:41:06 PM UTC-7 Josh C wrote:
> -Teague- I did end up going with the polished NMSW wheels. It just weirded
> me out that they asked in the first place. I probably wouldn't have even
> noticed had they not. They don't function any worse or better than any
> other wheels that I've had. I did experience squealing at first, but I
> angled the pads in quite a bit, 2x the width of a business card (or folded
> in half) and it resolved immediately. I've now ordered 3 sets of those
> wheels in total since starting this thread. I'm a big guy and want
> bomb-proof wheels with wide internal width for fatties. I couldn't be
> happier. I've been ordering mine from Peter White Cycles with Son Dynamo up
> front and White Ind out back. Love everything about them.
>
> On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00:24 PM UTC-5 Ed Fausto wrote:
>
>> Hi Scott,
>>
>> I have experience with Non-machined side wall for both polish and
>> non-polish (regular) Cliffhanger & Atlas rims from Velocity.
>> The polish version looks real nice at the start but once it starts to get
>> used, the finish acquires some stains from various elements of the road.
>> Although, I have not tried to polish it with some kind of compound to
>> restore its luster.
>> Since then, all my bto wheels from Rick were all non-polish (regular)
>> version.
>> If there is an anodized version, I would personally go to that route.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Edgar
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:41:07 AM UTC+8 Teague Scott wrote:
>>
>>> Digging this thread up...
>>>
>>> About to get into building some wheels for my new-to-me Susie. I'm
>>> getting some Cliffhangers, leaning towards NMSW, and am contemplating
>>> silver (ano?) vs. polished. I didn't see any mention of a difference
>>> between these two finish types in the thread so far. I guess polished is
>>> pretty much the anodized version w/ anodization removed along the brake
>>> track. But does the process of polishing create a brake track surface more
>>> impervious to roughage by wet n dusty conditions? If so, maybe it's only a
>>> temporary imperviousness.
>>>
>>> Wondering whether anyone out there has experience with the NMSW polished
>>> version.
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:46:01 PM UTC-6 ttoshi wrote:
>>>
>>>> I too have NMSW--mine are A23 velocity rims. The kool stop oranges
>>>> squeal, and I have lightly sanded the brake pads when they got glassy and
>>>> it stops squealing for a few hundred miles. I'm gonna try some kool-stop
>>>> black pads with them based upon the discussion and see if it gets rid of
>>>> the squeals. Apparently I have not worn down my rims enough yet...
>>>>
>>>> Toshi
>>>>
>>>>
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