Originally Posted by
meanwhile
Weird. What do you mean by "skips"? An intermittent front wheel braking skid? And if it's CX bike and the problem only happens with narrow tyres then why not put 32/35s on?
To honest I'm not sure that you do have a problem - this sounds like powerful brakes are overwhelming an insufficient contact patch. Well, yes, that will happen with thin tyres and good brakes. The only puzzle is why the wheel turns again- are you releasing pressure, perhaps unconsciously? Or could it be that brake bosses are flexing?
Yes, by skips I mean bouncing on the pavement. I don't put 32/35s (I have 32 & 38) as they have a tread that does not give me confidence on pavement cornering and my intent was to use also it as a road bike with fast group rides when I was not on trails. I am pretty sure it is something flexing. I don't have any similar problems with front brakes on any other bike I've used with even harder front braking and even smaller (23c) tires.