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Re:The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives by buschkowitz on Sunday October 07, 2018 @02:54AM (#18159207)
Using the rear brake will not cause your rear wheel to lift up, unless you are using the front brake at the same time.

Ideally, for an emergency brake you want to use 70% front brake, 30% rear brake, get off the saddle and move your bum as far back as possible.

Safe riding everyone.

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Re:The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives by 7952 on Sunday October 07, 2018 @03:15AM (#18159255)
It does though, regardless of which brake you use. I think this is because the forces are applied at the contact point on the road. It is like applying brakes to the left side of a car, it is going to turn left. The effect is less pronounced in a rear wheel because the braking is naturally limited by the tipping.

Shifting weight might help a bit, but you still need to grip.

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