"less rear brake is more"

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VermilionX
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"less rear brake is more"

#1 Unread post by VermilionX »

Sport Riding Techiques by Nick Ienatsch wrote: A race bike's rear brake shouldn't lock up no matter how hard he rider stands on it. Modify your rear brake (remove pad material, limit brake lever travel, etc.) so that it can't lock up. And don't be misled: The best racers use their rear brakes consistently.
im thinking about having these done by my mechanic.

i dunno what he means by "etc." though but maybe my mechanic knows.

what do you guys think?
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#2 Unread post by scan »

This is not a new rider issue. It would be inapropriate to respond in this forum. Please post this to the racing forum.
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