Originally Posted by Maelstrom
I find it funny how many "don't lock front brakes" there are. Its excellent practice to find the front balance point (especially for mtb) and when you get good there are some fun tricks you can do. I am still looking for a set of brakes where I can be seated with weight back and lock the front to lift the rear up for a seated nose manual
you have a "Bighit Comp 2002, Kona Roast 2002 and specialized BMX"... not sure if youre aware that its very very difficult to lock up the front brakes on a road bike... i would say impossible if not for very special circumstances