Braking technique for discs

[Y-not]

What are these "brakes" you speak of ?
Do I have them on my bike ?
If so, where are they ? I would like to try them.

 

[jimbowho]

I use my front only quite often. This is an old technique from moto's. On moto's while traveling thru Hoops I drag front and rear while still hard on the gas to make the bike stable. Also drag the front only thru anything slippery or off camber to give a sticky anti-lock feel. With the Mtn-bike I will drag it on any turn that's slippery-loose-off camber, and normally pedaling too. It's a keep it planted move, not necessarily to slow down. Maybe 6% pull.

 

[UPSed]

They’re great for your short little downhills.

Or if you're like me and you only need your brakes when you come to a stop.

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Front pads- 1100 miles. Rear pads- 600 miles. But at least they're quieter than those godforsaken Trucker Co. Pads. @Lost Kiwi .

Come and drop the Front Range with us once or twice a week. We'll change that 1100/600 lifespan for ya real quick.