sorry if this is dumb but i've never ridden a bike. i was wondering if it's typical for somebody to use their rear brake near the end of coming to a stop. i came across a video on youtube where the guy says the bike is less likely to slide out on you with the rear brake, on gravel and such, but typically just used near the end of the stopping process.

here's the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O7c71iCtOs

 

Ill use it to wipe off the rust from rain.. and maybe for some extra stoppage power when my right foot gets bored.

 

wow, thanks for showing that video, i've learned a great deal.

 

^ why the hell did you pick such a weird username.

 

I usually use it when I am about to come to a stop.

 

i wonder what it looked like to ride by this guy talking to himself with all the hand motions lol.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^ why the hell did you pick such a weird username.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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SH yesterday GSR today

had a Type SH, then got a GSR.

 

yeah i got that..its just so random.

 

it's still gotta be a bitch to type that in quickly

 

Your front brake provides approximately 70% of your total braking power. The rear makes up the rest of the total braking. The fastest way to come to a complete and total stop is to properly use both brakes. I will only use the rear brake in two situations: setting my corner speed midturn or coming to a complete stop.

 

i used both brakes at all times. unless cornering or road had a lot of dust and what not.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mitsuman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i used both brakes at all times. unless cornering or road had a lot of dust and what not. </TD></TR></TABLE>

It all depends on how much you practice using your rear brake. Just like anything else on your bike.

 

I use both brakes + downshifting (engine braking) all the time.

 

I use mine all the time...at speeds below 50, in traffic, it's awesome.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your front brake provides approximately 70% of your total braking power. The rear makes up the rest of the total braking. The fastest way to come to a complete and total stop is to properly use both brakes. I will only use the rear brake in two situations: setting my corner speed midturn or coming to a complete stop.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That video "Speed on 2 Wheels" posted up recently showed a demonstration. They showed front brakes used, back brakes used, and front + back brakes. The front + back and front brakes only had approximately the same stopping distance.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That video "Speed on 2 Wheels" posted up recently showed a demonstration. They showed front brakes used, back brakes used, and front + back brakes. The front + back and front brakes only had approximately the same stopping distance. </TD></TR></TABLE>

its that extra few feet that can make a big diff

i say even if you dont NEED to use the rear brakes, use them to get used to them. this way when you NEED them u dont over due it

 

yeah... dont use the rear on gravel :x

 

using the rear brake on the street is pointless.

you will not see a difference from just front, to both front and rear. and if you do, then you are not using the front brake enough.

i can see using the rear brake to settle the bike, but you have to be really booking it, and if you are going that fast on the street you are dumb.

use the rear brake when you go off the road onto grass or something.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah i got that..its just so random.</TD></TR></TABLE> and people think I'm weird for not putting an extra 'e' in my name....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGlovr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> and people think I'm weird for not putting an extra 'e' in my name....</TD></TR></TABLE>

to me you are E GLOVER

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .paul &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">using the rear brake on the street is pointless.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Except when you're coasting to a stop and are trying to rest your throttle hand.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Except when you're coasting to a stop and are trying to rest your throttle hand. </TD></TR></TABLE>

if you get that tired - get off the bike and rest your hand *****

 

This is my first season riding but 95% of the time, I've used front+back. I guess it just feels more natural to me.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .paul &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you get that tired - get off the bike and rest your hand *****</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL... says the guy who doesn't ride farther than 20 minutes from his Mommy's house.

Come see me when you're out riding all day and your hand cramps.

"Wait guys, I gotta stop... my hand is cramping! Pull over here!"

Whatever you say Paul.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .paul &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
use the rear brake when you go off the road onto grass or something.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Somehow this sounds like a way to make a bad situation even worse