Joined: May 2007
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It's not just the incline. Braking throws your weight forward, which is why cars, and even some bikes have larger disks on the front wheel. This unweights the rear wheel. This is why I tend to brake with two fingers in the front lever and one on the rear. It doesn't take much effort to skid the rear wheel under hard braking, especially on descents.
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