Originally Posted by
AndreyT
There's absolutely nothing unusual here. 98% of braking under regular riding conditions is gentle speed-control braking, which is properly performed with rear brake (and falls well within its effectiveness).
I guess it depends what you’re doing when you’re riding. I’m usually trying to get from A to B in the shortest time my legs will allow. Perhaps the OP is a different style of rider. I can’t imagine many situations where it’s better to slow down less well though.