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He was using the pads that came installed on the bike with the wheels, Swiss Stop ones I think.

@amey We were descending the hill and at the bottom he said to stop as the rear wheel was making a weird noise and on inspection the brake track had warped on a section about 8cm long. The front rim was fine.

A mate of mine cooked his Roval carbon rim on the 5k descent of the Planche des Belles Filles on Wednesday. It's 2 years old. Is it worth asking about a free replacement? I think 5k isn't really alpine, so not something I'd expect to cook a rim from a big manufacturer on. He's not over the weight limit (109kg according to the Roval site).

Thanks for the suggestion

They're a touch more than the zipp pads which I've quite liked. Decent stopping power and only rarely squeal, usually after I start. Looking at cheaper alternatives but will probably end up chickening out as I do like the way my face looks, so may well give those a try

...and haven't melted your rims/face?

Anyone used these pads on Zipps? Seem pretty good value for 2 pairs and score highly in the reviews

https://www.mantel.com/uk/reynolds-blue-cryo-carbon-brake-pad-road-bike

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How much are you asking for?

Just remembered your request - they come out at 42.5-43mm, so bang on. That's on 20mm internal rim

So close to having a whole page without any painted fucking stems

That paint job takes me right back to my late-90s MTB days

Not a massive fan. I think it clashes. Same with the Soma carbon fork. I really like some of the wider tubed adventure/gravel bikes with that style fork, but I think the width of the tubes on the Wolverine is too thin to be complimented by a modern carbon fork

I got them from Sigma. I had ordered them from Winstanleys but their suppliers weren't getting stock until July. I think I got the last ones from Sigma. Soz

I do but won't be home until monday. If 41 was tight I think you might be better off with the 40c SKs

If you're nit picking your list is incomplete

Thanks man. It's a cut steerer and a correct length rear hose away from looking as nice as it rides!

Not me. I was getting my ass handed to me on a chain gang in Bristol yesterday!

Yes they rolled nicely. As an extremely rough guess, maybe a couple mph slower for the same effort as a slick? Slower getting up to speed than a slick though, as expected.

Today...

43c Gravel King SKs are pretty nice for £27, first ride was smoooooth

Gravel King SK 43c mounted today. Happy with my choice, they ride really nicely!

Works flawlessly on my 'dale spider ring

I have this rough route planned for July. If anyone knows parts of the route and can offer suggestions for alternatives/reasons to avoid parts/pub recommendations/there be dragons etc I would appreciate it. I'll be very lightly loaded and have gravel king knobblies on the bike so I'm not scared of a bit of gravel.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21729530

I'd love a large Analoko please! Ooh er!

https://www.alpkit.com/products/analoko-large

Anyone used the Alpkit Airlok 20l? Worth £19?