Originally Posted by
Colnago Mixte
I did until it became reflexive. And yes, a flat clincher can roll off the rim, get caught up in your brakes, lock up the wheel and cause a crash. I thought everyone knew that.
What's with the incredulity? Is there something wrong with wanting to survive a relatively common situation like this? I wonder sometimes if people on this board even ride bikes.
I've never heard of a flat getting caught up in the brakes. If you flat on a corner it's likely you'll go down.
When I have a flat on a straight section of road I either coast or very lightly brake to a stop. No need to practice. Most important thing is to just relax, a bike is rideable in a straight line with a flat tire.