Originally Posted by teiaperigosa
yea....I was gonna ask about skipping vs. skidding
skipping is what happened to me when I was trying to skid, and couldn't do it
does that sound right?...and...
which is more effective to stop?
a brake.
Anyone who tells you otherwise doesn't really know what they're talking about. Simple physics tells you that if you're skidding, you're sliding, which means you aren't actually stopping.
*Edit.... Sorry, that was kinda harsh. Controlling your cadence is really the best way to stop, with or without a brake (in my opinion). A lower gear will help you control your speed better AND give you better acceleration, which means faster in the city.