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Old 07-18-21, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Symox
im using rim brakes and keep my but on the saddle


any tips to avoid the skids?

Dual pivot brake is overkill on the back; I've always stuck with single pivot there. A nice single pivot has more than enough oomph to lock up the rear, so any more power is wasted on giving up modulation.

If you have to squeeze harder to lock it up, it's easier not to.
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