Trail Braking Good Read

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Love this Forum! CIP - adding my thanks.

I usually carry some front brake into corners but not as well as described. I also try to accelerate out of the corners as I'm sure most do.

My biggest problem is judging speed into an unfamiliar corner. Too slow and you're safe but embarassed at yourself. Too fast and the bike stands up due to too much braking or you get fixated on where you're suddenly heading.

Proper gearing is also important. I hate being in 4th or 5th gear after I've botched a corner and have to downshift a few times.

Fortunately I've slowed down a lot in my old age and still have plenty of lean angle when I think I'm going too fast - provided I don't panic and not use it.