The brakes of general bicycles have the rear brake on the left and the front brake on the right.
Generally speaking: "For bicycle riding, the front brake is effective braking, and the rear brake is used to assist in speed control." Many people know that when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 kilometers, the rear brake will flick even in a straight line, and it will be thrown when turning. Even more severe, even overturning, but the front brake will not cause the tail flick, even if the brake can not stop, it will go straight. Therefore, it is recommended that bicycle casual bikers can consider using 70% of the front brake during normal cycling. Brake, 30% rear brake, or more simply, "the rear brake is just an aid to help slow down."
Learn to use the front brake
The strongest braking effect is produced at the moment when the brakes are applied to the front brake and the rear wheels are about to lift. At this point, even the lightest rear brake can cause the rear wheels to slip.
If you are riding a traditional bicycle, the best way to learn to use the front brake is to practice on a safe open area, brake both front and rear, and put the main force on the front brake. Keep pedaling so that your legs will tell you as soon as the rear wheels start to slip. Practice again and again, until such a thing happens, you can find the feeling of a sudden stop, which is also on the verge of raising the rear wheel.
When to use the rear brake?
Experienced drivers only use the front brake almost 95% of the time, but there are some situations where the rear brake is more suitable:
1. Smooth ground. It is almost impossible to skid the front wheels on dry, high-quality ground, but it is possible on smooth ground. It is almost impossible to re-adjust and restore the car to a normal driving state when the front wheels are slipping, so it is best to use the rear brake to control the speed on the ground that may slip.
2. Bumpy road. On uneven roads, your wheels may become empty. If this is possible, do not use the front brake. If you use the front brake in the air, it will be a bad thing to land after the wheels stop spinning.
3. The front tire has a tire. If the front wheel is punctured or flat, you should use the rear brake alone to stop safely. Braking the wheel when the tire is flat will only cause the rim to roll off the tire, and it will easily cause a crash.
