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Old 01-07-13 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy

Our tandem has a more even weight distribution than a single but the long wheelbase decreases weight transfer. I brake about the same front and rear because it's much more of a heating problem than a traction problem. Other people's experience on that?
When we are running steep grades, especially with the bob, I am constantly thinking about brake heating, tend to follow your example, same front and rear and I also tend to alternate between front and rear to keep temp in check. I suppose I "ignorantly" think we can probably stop once, if temps are held in check, but if the heat builds due to "drag braking", one may not get that stop.
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