Originally Posted by
cyccommute
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Releasing pressure on the front brake is standard mountain bike practice. Braking there is far less efficient than road bike braking because of the the surfaces mountain bikes ride...and stop...on
...braking on an MTB is a whole different problem. You have a higher center of gravity to begin with - the BB is higher and the riding position is usually more upright. Then you have a front suspension fork that loads up, dropping the front end and beginning the "pitching you over the bars" motion. I commute on an MTB and shifting back in the seat to "panic stop" position is a regular habit braking.