Originally Posted by
Symox
Been doing a lot of hills lately. I read or watched a video where someone recommended slowing down using the rear brake.
while doing that I’ve had a few occasions where (especially in a turn) my rear wheel locks up and I start a short skid. Luckily I’ve corrected by releasing the brakes in time to prevent losing control.
im using rim brakes and keep my but on the saddle
any tips to avoid the skids?
First, remember that whether you use the front or rear brake, if the bike is slowing, it is pushing you to slow you down and you are pushing back. So your weight is more on the front wheel. Less weight on the rear wheel means less rolling friction force is available for braking before you max out and skid.
Second, when cornering, the available frictional force is shared by cornering forces (lest the wheel slip and you fall) and braking forces. This means you will skid all that much quicker because the act of braking has unloaded the rear wheel and you are also cornering at the same time.
Hope that helps.
Otto