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Old July 20th 03, 11:48 AM
Chalo
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Default Braking while turning

"Phil, Squid-in-Training" wrote:

FWIW, if you lose traction on the front in a turn, it is very likely you
will crash.


Yes, but it will always be a lowside. Because of the forward weight
shift, front wheel traction increases as the brake is applied. This
effect permits more braking while steering than most folks think
possible-- provided the tires are adequate to the task.

If you lose traction on the rear in a turn, it is usually
recoverable unless your lean angle is extreme.


In my experience, if you go into a turn hot enough, or downhill
enough, to have to brake while turning, a slip at either end will put
you on the ground. In those circumstances, it is much easier to lose
the rear. Furthermore, slipping the rear can cause a highside,
flinging you into the land of broken clavicles.

Chalo Colina
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