Does everyone know how to ride this?

Kerry_129 · 02-06-2010, 02:48 PM

I have a pretty good handle on trail-braking (braking to the apex, whatever), and completely agree that it's an essential part of the street-survival toolbox. I rarely use it on the street, but it's certainly good to be able to do so when necessary - and very tight switchbacks (especially downhill) sometimes do make it necessary or at least more comfortable/safe to do so. Most of my twisty riding, I let the point where I don't need to use much brake at all dictate my 'street pace', and stay off them all together - allows a ton of reserve when needed.

No Worries - that's an area of the state I've never really explored much, and I'd love to meet up with you sometime so you can show me around & maybe teach me a thing or two.

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02-06-2010, 02:48 PM	#34
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I have a pretty good handle on trail-braking (braking to the apex, whatever), and completely agree that it's an essential part of the street-survival toolbox. I rarely use it on the street, but it's certainly good to be able to do so when necessary - and very tight switchbacks (especially downhill) sometimes do make it necessary or at least more comfortable/safe to do so. Most of my twisty riding, I let the point where I don't need to use much brake at all dictate my 'street pace', and stay off them all together - allows a ton of reserve when needed. No Worries - that's an area of the state I've never really explored much, and I'd love to meet up with you sometime so you can show me around & maybe teach me a thing or two.