As he is 62 I bet you he has cataracts and that's why he was blinded by the sunlight and didn't see the oncoming cyclists. I wonder who his eyecare practitioner is and when last he had his eyes checked?
I've used Jagwire disc pads, they're OK and are cheap. For general training they're fine but if you need decent stopping power one needs to use a decent make (I've found Swisstop to be good).
WTF difference does it make? Put on the wheels that do the job as you want it done. Nobody really cares what your bike looks like (OK, so I'm having a bad day ). Just enjoy your bike, it's a great one.
Stans rims work with either UST or non-UST tyres. Only Stans rim-tape required, rim strip not necessary with either. I run a UST on the front and non-UST on the back.
Different saddles contact at slightly different points, so I wouldn't advise getting a new saddle at this point. You're better off sticking with what your g@t is used to and getting good shorts.
Have had that happen on a MTB, damn nuisance. It's worth checking the lock-ring tension occasionally. Anything can come loose with the bike's vibration, on or off-road.
Dealings 99% good. Most guys are honest. Just had one guy who took the money and left for overseas without ensuring I received the goods or got a refund, never to be seen again. Thanks oerkwart .
