UBS report for those who drag rear brake at low speed?

[Chips]

Trail Brake the rear ??? Please define, i'm probably doing it w/o knowing but have not heard the term trail brake.

Trail braking is applying a light pressure to the rear brakes before entering and through the apex of a turn. It helps maintain the suspension ride height by better holding the compression height, reduces front wheel "push", and IF properly used... provides for moderate speed adjustment within the turn itself.

IIRC, trail braking is not specific to the rear brake, it is merely the act of braking (using front, rear or both brakes) beyond the entrance to a turn and gradually releasing them up to the point of apex. This is my interpretation from reading Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ianetsch.

 

[otrfjr]

Ditto the Ride Like a Pro series: excellent stuff that makes you appreciate the capabilities of any bike & pushes safety to the front of your mind when riding.

Good secret- "Ride like a pro4" Great training on the slow speed maneuvering. Watch motor officers- they are always best at slow speed. This video was done by a motor officer.

 

[Big Sky]

Dragging the rear brake a little heading into and to the apex while applying a small amount of throttle also keeps the drive train taut so the snatch is eliminated in the off-to-on throttle transition. Keeps everything tight and "settled."