08-05-2013, 08:13 AM
(08-05-2013, 04:13 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:(08-05-2013, 03:48 AM)Waffa_imp Wrote: For a guy that is used to 100% front brake for stopping on two wheels I think the rear is too good. The weight of my toes lock up the rear, and works great for coming to a dive free stop from 10-0mph.
VIN # 1001
P.S. Rear brakes aren't designed for high speed stopping. It is more for fine tuning handling properties.
When you are approaching a 40 mph curve at 50 mph, and want to scrub a little speed before entering the turn without upsetting the chassis, a push on the rer brake pedal should slow you down some...mine won't. At 50 mph, you'd be better off dragging your foot.
As far as I can tell, you've been riding forever, so far be it from me to say how you should ride. However (you knew that was coming), at around this time you'd have to be downshifting anyhow, so front brake application would be the norm. Unless you're coasting into the turn, in which case "you're doing it wrong."*
*see my first sentence :-)