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Old 05-17-2011, 12:40 PM   #1
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leave the rear brake alone till they learn to control the front.
Now THAT is sound advice.
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Old 05-17-2011, 01:03 PM   #2
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That was entertaining. I will say, in their defense, I and many others were told to stay away from the rear brake as it was more trouble than it was worth for braking. (Not that I listened, just ask Trip) And when giving a newbie the basics, I tell them to leave the rear brake alone till they learn to control the front.
Ask most older cruiser riders and they will tell you they never use the FRONT brakes.

I use both brakes, but my rear is drum, so it's not like it's going to unsettle the bike much.
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