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Sliding all over the place yesterday on the muddy trails of Sussex.

So a while back my rear brake started to stop working properly. I figured it was worn brake pads, so I started a thread about it, and bought some new pads and fitted them. Now, that has improved the response a tiny bit but the rear brake is still virtually doing nothing. My brake set up is...

Definitely not trying to derail your post but I am very interested in battery rental (I have a Power Tube 500) as I want to be able to do the SDW next year and I know I'll need (at least!) 2 x 500 Wh batteries for that. So if anyone does find somewhere that hires eBike batteries, please shout!

Sooooo. I did it. Was easier than expected (I hope that means I did it right!) Some interesting things along the way: I found my track pump does not screw onto the Presta valve with the core removed. So I had to inflate with the core in. No compressor and cores in meant pumping like mad...

I just went and tried again and I found that if I push the tube deep into the valve and then screw it does eventually take. So it looks like it was just me not being resilient enough with it. So no excuses now, I'm going to try and do the job this lunchtime...

So all my bits have arrived. I have a question/quandry before I start: The Stans Syringe does not appear to fit on the Muc Off valve. It easily goes over the top. But it doesn't appear to be able to screw on. Both the inside of the syringe and the outside of the valve have screw threads but...

I'm 76kg currently. 220ml rotors.

Thanks. Does that mean that the fit (where it pops audibly) will be lost too? And I'd have to redo that part?

Here's a dumb question: can you fit your tyres (using soapy water, removeable valve cores and a track pump - and get lucky), but not put any sealant in? At least for a few days? Reason for asking: my new valves arrive today but the sealant doesn't come till Monday or Tuesday. So can I get...

Thanks #Lazy - that's enough info for me. 6 months for £5 is a bargain!

My 5 year old son regularly rode 18km during lock down - on quiet tarmac roads (no cars) with a bit of off road thrown in. Mind you he did learn to ride when he was 3 years old. (gets off proud-daddy soap box).

How are these SOMMET pads? 4 pairs for £20?

Yes, just did. Reading now... :)

Is there a good/simple article to read to get up to speed on brake pads? Discussing things like "sintered" and "organic" etc? I probably will just buy one of the sets of pads you guys are recommending as I need pads fast but I might as well learn as I go. :) Thanks Blakey

What do I need to put into a search engine to find brake pads that will fit/work?

Hey all, I have a new Moterra (see sig for exact model). I'm only 1 month into ownership but have already worn out the rear brake pad and I suspect the front is close to end of life. The reason is because last weekend I helped support a guy in the local village who basically ran up and down...

Yup, SDW is a lovely track. I've ridden the whole thing once - hard work on an analogue bike! This picture was today, top of Ditchling Beacon which will be familiar to anyone who's done the world famous London to Brighton ride. I rode up it pretty chilled out today and came 6th on the...

Anyone else have one of these? Cheers Blakey

I've ordered the sealant, valves and a syringe today. Going to try with soapy water and a track pump and see if I can get away with it. The tyres and rims are both pretty new and when I came to try and take the tyre off the first time after my puncture this week it was hard work getting it...

Not quite as spectacular a some of the incredible pictures posted here, but hey, this is the best you get around where I live. South Downs Way this week on my new (1 month old today! Happy Birthday Moterra!) eMTB.