Originally Posted by
DieselDan
Wow, you proved my wet weather handling advice. Move your butt backwards on the saddle when braking to stop going downhill.
My point was the front tire dug in and didn't slide out. I had traction despite the wet road,steep hill,and all the weight on the front. You said "there really isn't a tire to help with wet conditions",but if I'd been on knobbies or cheap brand X tires I prolly would've lost it.
And I was hanging off the back of the saddle,this was a panic stop where a car cut me off trying to beat me to the light.