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Thoughts on braking
"Carl Riehm" wrote in message
... Is it possible that the difference between bikes and motorcycles, as far as front/rear braking is concerned, is that a much larger percentage of the weight on a bicycle (mainly the weight of the rider) is on the front wheels? Not true. |
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Thoughts on braking
"Peter Cole" wrote:
"Carl Riehm" wrote in message ... Is it possible that the difference between bikes and motorcycles, as far as front/rear braking is concerned, is that a much larger percentage of the weight on a bicycle (mainly the weight of the rider) is on the front wheels? Not true. What he said. The balance of a motorcycle, road bike and "comfort bike" are all very similar in terms of weight distribution between the front and back. If they weren't, they'd be evil handling pigs. The biggest difference is in the lower center of gravity on a motorcycle (particularly one like my BMW), allowing me to use a LOT more front brake than I could get away with on a bicycle with its relatively high COG (after all, the "engine" averages about 1m/3' above the pavement). Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame |
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