Originally Posted by
sosojeffcc
Do you normally only use the front brake to stop in non-emergency situations? When I first started riding I still had to think about using the front brake. I then just started leaving the rear brake alone and before I knew it it was instinct to brake harder with the front.
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practice to the point that front brake use is casual and you'll be much safer when having to do it in an emergency
also consider putting the front brake on your right hand, (assuming you are right handed) to get more dexterity