Originally Posted by
cyccommute
This is just as wrong as using only the front brake. Learn to use both...properly! It will increase your enjoyment and control.
Thanks, that explains why every time I ride I am out of control and not having any fun.
Today at a stop sign I locked up my back wheel over a manhole cover. That was a bit of a surprise. I think I mostly habitually use my back brake because on my old bike, using the front brake compressed to the front suspension which was annoying.