Originally Posted by dutret

uhhhh where to begin pointing out the errors in this.

1. Your average normal force cannot exceed that of your wiegth.
2. The inability to apply force smoothly throughout the pedal rotation is another reason why brakes will stop you better then back force.
3. Your normal force when riding is divided between the two wheel. When you are stoping it is mainly on the front wheel therefore only a front brake will stop you almost as fast is two brakes but only a rear will stop you much slower.
4. It soundly like most people exagerate this by leaning forward while skipping or skidding since they aren't strong enough to lock up the back wheel while leaning back.


All of this combines to make skidding your rear wheel much much slower then carefully modulated braking.