RE:[ST] Re: rear braking...

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 >Seriously, I've gotta doubt that a technique like that >makes much
 >difference at even moderately sane street speeds, and it >poses a big risk
 >to the less-than-perfectly-competent as a rear wheel

Actually you can check out the settling effect just stopping "briskly" at a 
stoplight. load up the chassis with some heavy front braking the add a 
little bit of rear braking. You'll feel the bike settle down and brake easier.

A fan of using all the brakes,

Andrew


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