Originally Posted by
vysis
I don't understand. I recently learned that when cycling, a cyclist should use the front brake most of the time and use the back brake only for supplementary power. Also a cyclist should never use both breaks at once...
I'm curious, why? I sort of understand why front brakes should be favoured instead of rear brakes... but why is it bad to use both at once?
You wouldn't have to look hard to find the opposite: always use both brakes when you're stopping. Just to scrub off a little speed, the front is fine and (it seems to me) gives you a better feel or modulation because you can feel the weight transfer, but for actually stopping or any hard braking its best to use both.
You get the most stopping power out of the front, but you stop most effectively when using both. Getting into the habit of using both and getting a feel for the limits makes you a better bike handler.