Riding in the Snow.... qustions
01-22-12, 06:03 AM
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Riding in the Snow.... qustions
With the snow here the last couple of days, I had some questions on riding in the snow.
1- The majority of my commute is on back roads. Is it better to ride on the tracks that cars make or sticking to the side of the road?
2- Anyone have any issues with taking the lane when riding in the snow?
3- On down hills, is it better to feather the front brakes or the back or both?
1- The majority of my commute is on back roads. Is it better to ride on the tracks that cars make or sticking to the side of the road?
2- Anyone have any issues with taking the lane when riding in the snow?
3- On down hills, is it better to feather the front brakes or the back or both?
01-22-12, 07:35 AM
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With the snow here the last couple of days, I had some questions on riding in the snow.
1- The majority of my commute is on back roads. Is it better to ride on the tracks that cars make or sticking to the side of the road?
2- Anyone have any issues with taking the lane when riding in the snow?
3- On down hills, is it better to feather the front brakes or the back or both?
1- The majority of my commute is on back roads. Is it better to ride on the tracks that cars make or sticking to the side of the road?
2- Anyone have any issues with taking the lane when riding in the snow?
3- On down hills, is it better to feather the front brakes or the back or both?
01-22-12, 09:13 PM
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If you can get down the hill using only your back brakes then do so. If you absolutely must use the front brakes as well, use them lightly and don't lock up the front wheel.
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