I've got a bone to pick with Europeans. No, not that one - I'm very much in the 48% that thinks that was a stupid idea. This is something else, something I think they've got completely wrong.
"The reason being that if the brakes were to bite suddenly, the rider would simply skid, not break any teeth." — this is one of many reasons why I'm riding euro brakes...
Also rear gears = rear brakes, front gears = front brake
a brick wall can bring about a sudden stop
"The reason being that if the brakes were to bite suddenly, the rider would simply skid, not break any teeth." — this is one of many reasons why I'm riding euro brakes...
Also rear gears = rear brakes, front gears = front brake
As Jules says brick walls work - and parked cars
Loved your article -so much research - however er, in my day we used our foot on the front wheel ti slow down!!
Brilliant as ever Mattie.
excellent :)