Originally Posted by Namenda
Hmm...I'm 215#, using Hutchinson Top Speed tires (23, also), and I've never locked up. Even after dramatically increasing my braking force by switching to Kool Stop pads, I still haven't locked up.
I think technique is the culprit, too. Are you using the rear brake as your primary means of stopping?
Yep. Bike and brakes are spanking new, and I'm still getting used to them. Since I've endoed a few times on my cross bike from excessive front braking, i rear brake and then front brake. With road geometry, it is OK to front brake primarily?