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speede5 · 03-13-2012, 10:43 AM

Why do people use the back brake on the street?

Edit: Before I get jumped on, IMO the rear brake is a tricky piece to add into your riding and what I would l consider an advanced control, it can add a lot of balance to your ride, but when it comes to stopping, particularly in a panic scenario, it can do a lot of harm. If all you do is jam on the binders, f/r, you will most assuredly lock the rear. The rear brake is best used for corner entry and corner management, trail braking, and if you are really on top of things, settling the bike before hard braking, but that's a hard habit to learn.

03-13-2012, 10:43 AM	#345
speede5 First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2009 Exp:	Why do people use the back brake on the street? Edit: Before I get jumped on, IMO the rear brake is a tricky piece to add into your riding and what I would l consider an advanced control, it can add a lot of balance to your ride, but when it comes to stopping, particularly in a panic scenario, it can do a lot of harm. If all you do is jam on the binders, f/r, you will most assuredly lock the rear. The rear brake is best used for corner entry and corner management, trail braking, and if you are really on top of things, settling the bike before hard braking, but that's a hard habit to learn. Last edited by speede5; 03-13-2012 at 10:52 AM.