by AB-Joel on September 11th, 2003

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How should I use the front and rear brakes? Together? One more than the other?

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by Pastaman on October 1st, 2003
Typically you want to use your rear brake most. If you clamp down hard on the front brake, the front wheel will lock up and either skid or endo (throwing you over the handlebars), neither of which is a good thing. Bias your braking to the rear in most cases, giving the front light pressure.
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