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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Bacchetta Quattro, Catrike Speed
If the brakes aren't modulating, they may be set up incorrectly - I don't know how they'd be wrong, but incorrect operation should be an issue for the LBS that sold it, not for the poor new owner to figure out. Can the seat recline more? Reclining might move some weight backward and at least minimize the effects.