Timeline for Do skilled cyclists really "use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time"?
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| Mar 12, 2019 at 15:19 | comment | added | John Hunt | @DanielRHicks this is actually the best argument for using the rear brake I've seen. | |
| Sep 26, 2014 at 16:35 | comment | added | Daniel R Hicks | When riding in a peloton the rider behind you can usually see when you operate the rear brakes, but not so easily the front. | |
| Aug 22, 2012 at 19:58 | comment | added | Tha Riddla | There's really no need for using both. I usually use the brake of the hand that isn't holding my water bottle or reaching for a snack or my jersey pocket at the time. | |
| Aug 22, 2012 at 19:09 | comment | added | amcnabb | "I use my front brake if I know I'm going to be fully stopping, such as at a stop light or intersection." In this case, do you use only your front brake or both front and back? If not both, is there any particular reason? | |
| Aug 22, 2012 at 16:55 | history | edited | Tha Riddla | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Aug 22, 2012 at 16:42 | history | answered | Tha Riddla | CC BY-SA 3.0 |