Quote Originally Posted by lightfighter View Post
I'm confused about what Oakleaf said about using more front brake. I understand it has more power than the back, but might it also throw me over the handlebars if I try to use it more than the back? Should I just tap it or what? I know my most stable braking is when I have my feet level, I'm off the seat and push my weight far back, and my hands are in the drops with my arms almost locked out. But I save this for emergency when I'm going very straight and fast.
Of course you never want to *slam* on the front brake. That is a recipe for going over the handlebars, but by the same token you don't want to apply too much rear brake either. Too much rear brake and the rear wheel tends to fishtail, which is bad too! As long as you use slow steady pressure you can use your front brake without fear of throwing yourself over the handlebars.