Originally Posted by
kickstart
I prefer to have a right rear brake because I find it more stable, and safer as it better accommodates braking on hills in the wet while signaling.
Originally Posted by
Kapusta
I just don't buy that there is any particular performance benefit either way.
"Performance" benefit? No. Safety benefit? Yes.
When ones attention is divided between braking, signaling, and watching traffic in all directions, while making a turn, the rear brake allows a far greater margin of error.
Locking up the rear will likely result in a minor skid. locking up the front is likely to end in disaster......For those of us who don't have cat like reflexes, or world class skills.