03-23-2014, 08:40 AM
IMO linked brakes exist because riders aren't trained to use the front brake properly. In a "panic" situation, the tendency is to slam on the pedal, like in a car. Linked brakes mitigate the danger of locking the rear wheel, or if in a curve, standing up the bike and riding off the road. There's nothing wrong with the feature if it saves someone a wreck, but it would be better still if we had more extensive rider training to go along with it.
