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So I understand that whole concept of trail braking and slowly releasing the brakes as your lean angle increases but I'm wonder how far anyone has pushed this without tucking the front.
I have always scrubbed off my speed before the turn and I have been experimenting with trail braking a lot as of recent.
I honestly do not feel comfortable AT ALL with braking into the turn or even starting to lean and wanted to get your opinions on what lean angle you're at while still on the brakes.
I was on the 405 exiting the Wilshire off ramp on Wednesday and figured I'd give it a go because I knew my tires were nice and warm after riding on the freeway for 45 mins on a 70 degree day. It didn't feel too bad but I wasn't leaned over very much when I released the brake entirely (slowly trailing).
Are you guys comfortable braking into a turn?
What lean angle can you hold while on the brakes? (obviously depends on entry speed, but figure a slightly technical turn, somewhat low speed)
I've lowsided before when my front tire washed out after hitting some gravel so that could be my issue (residual fear) but I'm not sure if it's all in my head or a rear concern.
is there an ideal body position I should be in while doing this?
I just always have the feeling like my front tire is going to give.
BTW, I have some pretty sh*tty tires on her right now (Continental Conti-Motion set).
I have always scrubbed off my speed before the turn and I have been experimenting with trail braking a lot as of recent.
I honestly do not feel comfortable AT ALL with braking into the turn or even starting to lean and wanted to get your opinions on what lean angle you're at while still on the brakes.
I was on the 405 exiting the Wilshire off ramp on Wednesday and figured I'd give it a go because I knew my tires were nice and warm after riding on the freeway for 45 mins on a 70 degree day. It didn't feel too bad but I wasn't leaned over very much when I released the brake entirely (slowly trailing).
Are you guys comfortable braking into a turn?
What lean angle can you hold while on the brakes? (obviously depends on entry speed, but figure a slightly technical turn, somewhat low speed)
I've lowsided before when my front tire washed out after hitting some gravel so that could be my issue (residual fear) but I'm not sure if it's all in my head or a rear concern.
is there an ideal body position I should be in while doing this?
I just always have the feeling like my front tire is going to give.
BTW, I have some pretty sh*tty tires on her right now (Continental Conti-Motion set).