Success, guys! I managed to sort it. I did some hard riding yesterday — constant braking; hard, you call it bedding in. It has made a big difference. How long does it take to fully bed in new pads? Another issue: when I shift into the easiest gear, it slips off the centre chain rings. Does the back wheel need pulling back, or are the teeth wearing out on it? One thing I noticed: the front handlebars I think are too low how high should they be As of now, they are at the lowest level, as is the seat. I'm reaching down when riding straining my back slightly...