On 3 Nov, 08:21, Chalo <chalo.col
...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Peter Cole wrote:
> > I almost never use a rear brake. My fixer doesn't even have one. The
> > rear brake is only of any use in really slippery conditions or long
> > braking descents.
> I used to ride that way too, almost never touching the rear brake.
> After a number of bent forks, buckled frames, and surprise front wheel
> skids, I have arrived at the conclusion that it's generally better to
> distribute the braking load over both wheels.
Slamming on the rear on soft ground can work better than trying to be
delicate with the brakes as the rear tyre digs down and improves
braking by using the sides of the tyre. This even helps with
relatively smooth tyres but a protective rubber skin on the sidewall
is indeed helpful if you want your tyre to last. It is probably the
best way to stop a bicycle on deep gravel.
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