Originally Posted by
seau grateau
Pretty interesting (stupid as ****) how these brake laws are so focused on making bikes skid, which is kinda the opposite of making bikes stop.
The OP's example just says the brake must be
capable of making the rear skid, as a minimum standard of performance. If you're writing a law that says a rear brake is the minimum, that seems like a reasonable way to ensure it's functional.
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