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12-07-10 | 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by silverwolf

Given that I'll be using drops the bike will have to have canti brakes, any advice on how they work in the snow?

Keep in mind that riding on snow is one of the very few times when relying mostly on a rear brake (or pedal resistance on a fixed gear) is safer than a front brake. Rear wheel skids are fun. Front wheel skids usually put you on the ground.

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