Originally Posted by
robotphood
How is resisting your pedals better than stopping by skidding? I do this all the time while cruising under 10mph but what about faster and more abrupt stops? Skidding also lets you regulate your speed more effectively, especially at speed and down hills. A brake of course is ideal.
locked tire = no traction to go sideways. meaning you can't do anything but plow straight forward on a locked wheel.
read up on winter driving and why it's bad to lock tires up... similar rules apply to bikes.