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csgup1 · 06-20-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PRATIK322

Thanks bro,

and that's what I call sense. By that I mean even I was like what the... @#$%^ when i heard of theories like start braking with the rear brakes (even on tarmac and on the track) and theories like pumping the brakes, to be honest i was blown away that what i have learnt over my biking years is all rubbish

And then a proper gentleman like you came in to save some of the ppl like me who over the years believe that most of the braking comes from the front and not the rear and i do get the thing said by you "setup and squeeze method " .
the only thing i believe I got wrong as per your description is getting the weigh off the handle bar which is indeed 100% true but I some how end up doing the opposite , but I'll surely improve

Once again good info put on in simple manner ,, good plz update as and when more relevant things cross you.

I found you cant take a 100 percent weight off the bars even if you try but you can minimize it by consciously trying. once you get the holding on with your knees method sorted, you will find weight automatically coming off your arms. As a general rule if your crotch is touching the tank, you are too far ahead.