Post by anshwa on Aug 24, 2006 22:34:10 GMT 8
While you should be using both brakes, remember that the front brake is for slowing down & the rear brake is for controlling.
On off camber, rocky, muddy & loose sections, stay off the brakes as you will lose traction the moment you tap the brakes. Brake before entering the section.
On sharp turns, there is a technique where you don't even need to use the rear brake to "drift" for changing directions. I forgot the term for it, but you could unweigh the rear wheel & push it either side for a direction change. Although these are racing techniques & not really recommended to be used on the trails during "regular" days - unless you plan on maintaining the trails afterwards.
On off camber, rocky, muddy & loose sections, stay off the brakes as you will lose traction the moment you tap the brakes. Brake before entering the section.
On sharp turns, there is a technique where you don't even need to use the rear brake to "drift" for changing directions. I forgot the term for it, but you could unweigh the rear wheel & push it either side for a direction change. Although these are racing techniques & not really recommended to be used on the trails during "regular" days - unless you plan on maintaining the trails afterwards.
