If you clamp them up tight without moving the lever it won't mark too badly. It's adjusting the angle with the brake attached and bolts not undone that f**ks them up good.
Yeah mine makes more noises than my SLs have over the years. Like you say, not slipping but not particularly confidence inspiring. It's still on my bike though which says something... If it wasn't any good I'd swap it out immediately.
I've had 8+ Echo SLs over the years and recently went for a Jitsie.
Seems to be holding up alright. havn't given it too much shit yet as I've only been on about 5 rides but it hasn't mader too many horrible noises yet which is good.
It does do the pawl re-seating thing like Adam explained above, presumable because the springs are so strong. It hasn't actually skipped yet though. So far so good
I have some questions:
A: Can anyone turn up and ride this quarry at any time or was access allowed specifically for the comp?
B : Any pics of the comp / stuff there is to ride there? Ta.
Sweet, good luck There is a bit of a gap of minimal riders between bristol and, say, exeter but either side there are a fair few who would be up for some decent comps