Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
If the brakes aren't modulating, they may be set up incorrectly - I don't know how they'd be wrong, but incorrect operation should be an issue for the LBS that sold it, not for the poor new owner to figure out. Can the seat recline more? Reclining might move some weight backward and at least minimize the effects.
Not sure what you mean by modulating.
I have the seat back as far as it goes.
I have had it to the shop several times and they have adjusted the brakes and say everything is operating normally. In my mind this is not normal operation.