Recently picked up a Box 8 speed set up for £65 bargain 😁
But the shifter is awful .
So after a Google I bought a Shimano SL M315 8 speed shifter that the internet said would work ....it didn't ,it wouldn't shift to the top and the bottom 3 were all messed up .
So back on with the Box shifter ...
So bored of everything Avinox .
A years or 2 ago I would have loved to give a bike fitted with one a try .
Now ......no thanks .
It's like a plague.......
Gearbox and belt drive for me .😉
Glad for your honesty on this.
I've been considering getting one for some time and the local shop has offered me a loan of one for a weekend to try .
Shall give him a bell in the week 😉
Pads are probably glazed and just need a sanding , for a better option if available for your brakes may i suggest Galfer purple pads . Excellent braking and last for ages.