why cant some rims be used with brakes?

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9/29/2013 8:54 AM

Some rims like the shadow Orbis say they are for a front rim or brakeless rear rim. Was wondering what is different about a brakeless rim than a one that can be used with brakes.

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9/29/2013 9:31 AM

The rims are rounded so the brake pads don't fit.

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9/29/2013 9:36 AM

the difference is one you can use breaks and the other you can't.

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9/29/2013 10:32 AM

Mikel8149 wrote:
the difference is one you can use breaks and the other you can't.

Mikel8149 wrote:
the difference is one you can use breaks and the other you can't.

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You didn't answer the question and you spelt brake wrong.

It's because the rims are rounded so the pad barely touches the rim.

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9/29/2013 11:46 AM

Mikel8149 wrote:
the difference is one you can use breaks and the other you can't.

Mikel8149 wrote:
the difference is one you can use breaks and the other you can't.

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BMX_Forever wrote:
You didn't answer the question and you spelt brake wrong.

It's because the rims are rounded so the pad barely touches the ...more

BMX_Forever wrote:
You didn't answer the question and you spelt brake wrong.

It's because the rims are rounded so the pad barely touches the rim.

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