Originally Posted by eubi
In CA, the law states that the bicycle have at least one brake that can skid on dry, clean pavement.
...which is silly, because we all know we can stop quicker if we DO NOT skid!
I think it's more a way of saying the brake has to be strong enough. Best stopping is accomplished just a hair before skidding, so if your brake can't make the tire skid, odds are good it can't get you close enough to the skid point to be applying ideal braking pressure.
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