Originally Posted by
Charliekeet
Re: controls, I’m sure there’s some prodigious racer here who can say why it’s necessary to brake and shift at the same time, but I’ve never wished I could. Maybe I don’t ride fast enough for it to matter.
I'm no racer nor am I an expert but I do usually brake and shift when coming up to a stop sign or traffic light so I'm not in a big gear when it comes time to move again. Can't seem to recall if I just use the front brake when doing that though? I'll have to pay closer attention tomorrow.