Timeline for Do skilled cyclists really "use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time"?
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| May 8, 2017 at 8:46 | comment | added | Les Francis | 50 years ago when I was young the bikes I and my companions rode didn't have front brakes. Either centre pull rims or foot operated rear hub brakes. Emergency stops were made by locking up the rear wheel and swinging the rear around. I bought a front rim brake for my bike - my father thought I was mad - his opinion - just an invitation to go over the handle bars | |
| May 8, 2017 at 8:36 | comment | added | Les Francis | I use my bike brakes the same as I do in the car. - Anticipate the traffic or situation ahead and shred forward speed well ahead of time. Last moment I use the front brakes. Rear brakes to shred speed, front brakes for a forceful stop. | |
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| Mar 23, 2013 at 13:28 | history | answered | user6446 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |