SWK tight corners

[Ken R]

I've noticed that a lot of riders are locking up there rear tire when they come up on a tight turn unexpectedly or that is just the way they ride.  It doesn't slow you down any faster.....actually it takes longer to slow down that way....All it does is break up all the nice hard pack in the turn and make it slower and more slippery for everyone else.  Plus, it wears the trail out faster.

Do us all a favor and try to make a conscious effort to not lock up the rear tire coming down hills or into corners.  Maybe try using this thing bikes have called the front break a little more. 

[Seanbikes]

Thanks for the reminder Ken.   

Front brake is where it's at, just like cars and motorcycles 60-70% of your braking power will come from the front.

[IllinoisRider]

I most certainly do not condone locking up the rear because it does indeed destroy trails, but in an emergency it does allow you to steer with the rear tire and it does serve a valid purpose.  I guess the main point is that you should never intentionally put yourself into such an emergency situation. 

[euroford]

if your pinning it as swk, your not really on the brakes.  its all about flow and momentum.  leave the things alone!

[r0ckh0und]

idunno, you'll have that........I use my brakes quite abit out there, near impossible to ride SWK without 'em. There are some spots where your just not able to carry your momentum. Sorry but your gonna get a few skitches outta me here and there. Have to anticipate the tight turns and keep some weight on the rear wheel for the opposing short steep. Not condoning the long skid either, but a combination of front and rear feathering is a necessity. Locking up the rear in some areas may find you face down in pool of fish eggs and whatever else may lurk in the eery depths of SWK 

[f]

Thanks for the reminder Ken.   

Front brake is where it's at, just like cars and motorcycles 60-70% of your braking power will come from the front.

i don't have front brakes....i'm going to hit swk for the first time on sunday, if it's dry enuff.

don't worry i won't skid

[R.Snyder]

skidding goes through tires.  I don't know about yours but mine are expensive.

[Ken R]

skidding goes through tires.  I don't know about yours but mine are expensive.

Exactly why I really try not to do it.  $100 plus for a new set of tires is not something I want to skid through every month or 2.