Trail braking?

[the chi]

Originally Posted by MissHell

Thoughts on trail braking?

I don't even know how I picked up the habit, but I do it. One of my track instructors told me it's fine if you are comfortable doing it. He told me alot of people scare themselves using the rear brake through a turn and that's why it isn't recommended.

That pretty much it for me as well. I do it naturally with the rear, and had to teach myself to use the front on the track as I hate using the front brake for much of anything, but like yours, my instructors have always said the same. If I am comfortable with it, go for it. I just dont tell other people about it. I've learned that it takes a different/delicate touch, and alot of folks dont get that and lock it up...