Originally Posted by
TimArchy
There are situations where something happens so suddenly that the required braking force would probably send you over the bars. Your options will be to crash or to crash. If the obstacle is fairly low, it is probably a better idea to un-weight the front wheel and see if you can roll over it. if it is taller you're just screwed.
For the other 99% of situations that require hard braking, the proper technique will prevent you from going over. Practice and experience are key.
Eeh, not sure I agree. If you are wise, then you've taught your body that when you brake, you also need to brace. If you're bracing there's no way you'll flip over. Maybe I've got a weak brake; maybe I just haven't braked hard enough the times when I've been faster than my bracing response. Maybe I oughta knock on wood right about now...
Anyway... when I brake hard it basically looks like I'm doing a bike throw... ass behind the saddle, arms braced. No way I could flip over.
