Braking

[darrsi]

[quote author=darrsi link=topic=18540.msg213706#msg213706 date=1445354291]


Same as in traffic, if you only use the front it plunges the front end, it's overkill.

...on a poor suspension set-up   


My rear pedal is adjusted so that it has a bit of travel before it starts to bite, and I find this helps preventing lock-up in a panic/emergency situation. Also, I make sure I don't have anything more effective than original/standard pads on the back.
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Agreed, rear pads can make a lot of difference, but it depends on how you generally ride too.
My bike is mainly for commuting, and always in traffic, so I actually like the rear brake to be sharp and feel very responsive and I use it a lot.
I also tend to avoid soft pads as well 'cos I'm not keen on the extra pad dust.