INSIGHT: Pushrim surface treaments There are many options for pushrim surface treatments and each type has its own pros and cons. Not all treatments apply to all materials. The below table can help the user select the right pushrim treatment. We rated them from X to XXXXX (X is low performing, XXXXX the top). It is important to note that the process a pushrim has been through might be different from pro- ducer to producer, and in some cases the difference can be felt by a critical or sensitive user. With that in mind, below is a comparison made between the Omobic surface treatments. h Surface treatment Price Hard black anodized € € sand blasted aluminium Scratch resistance Grip Dry/Wet Does not make hands dirty XXXX XX / XX XXXXX Comments Sandblasted then anodized (CN) Hard black anodized € € brushed aluminium XXXX XX / XXXX XXXXX Brushed then anodized (PL) (under development) Shiny silver € € anodized aluminium XX XX / XX XXXXX Not as shiny as polished steel, but more shiny that normal silver anodized. Silver or black € anodized aluminium XXX XX / XX XXXXX Good balance between price, weight and funcion Titanium - brushed €€€€ Steel - polished € Steel - brushed € XXXX XXXX / XXXX XX Can cause skin reaction, such as black hands, for some users. XXXXX XXXXX XXXX / XX XXX / XX XXXXX XXXXX Lack of heat transfer and therefore good when very hot/cold. Very durable and good for con- tact sports. Lack of heat transfer and therefore good when very hot/cold. Very durable and good for con- tact sports. Powder coating € X XXX / XXX XXXX Can be applied on various materials in any color. Coated - Lizard grip €€€ Coated - Standard grip €€€ XXXXX+ / Can be applied on various materials. The coat- XX XXX XXX ing has a noticeable weight.Can cause burning when braking. Can be applied on various materials. The coat- XX XXXXX / XXX XXX ing has a noticeable weight.Can cause burning when braking. your move 5
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