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12-18-2006, 12:23 PM

Tom The Great wrote:
> On 18 Dec 2006 08:43:18 -0800, "Scott Gordo" <blubberpuss@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Tom The Great wrote:
>>
>>>On 13 Dec 2006 11:03:59 -0800, "edwperal" <edwperal@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've never heard about this brand before, i saw one that I like not
>>>>only becasue of the features but the $$ also. if you own one or have
>>>>heard someting about them, can you share your comments please?!
>>>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>>I got a 06 Haro v4. I felt it was a great purchase, well worth.
>>>
>>>Now so you can understand my option, I like basic design, and
>>>functionality. Not a do-dad fan, so even the J1 forks are ok are ok
>>>for me.
>>>
>>>My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want. I
>>>hardly use them, but when I try and lock them up, they don't. I've
>>>had one pad replacement, free from my LBS, and it's still 'weak'.
>>>Guess I'm too fat.

>>>
>>>Some complaints I've heard, the forks ofcourse, and the seat's
>>>'cheapness'.
>>>
>>>My options are mine, and only assocated with my bike. 06HAROV4
>>>
>>>later,
>>>
>>>tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com
>>
>>Hmm.... You don't use the front brake often? And when you do, you want
>>them to lock up? I'd say I'm at the complete opposite end of the
>>spectrum on both counts.
>>
>>/s
>
>
> I'm more 'frightened' of using the front brakes on the trails, bad
> experience. However when playing around the town, I have tred to
> 'lock up' the front brakes and no lock up. The brakes work to stop
> me, but I can't do an endo.
>
> But that is my ownly complaint. They modulate well, little pressure,
> little braking, lot of pressure, lot of braking, just no front
> skidding, or endo.
>
> later,
>
> tom

Proper technique uses mostly front brake and just a little rear. As long
as you shift your weight back appropriately your front brake can
(almost) only help with control, crash avoidance, and not skidding that
rear wheel. The first two points are mostly about you, but the last is
good for everyone as a skidding rear wheel is hard on the trails and
should always be avoided.
So get over your past trauma and use that front brake!

Matt

12-18-2006, 12:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
MattB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HARO bikes Tom The Great wrote: > On 18 Dec 2006 08:43:18 -0800, "Scott Gordo" <blubberpuss@gmail.com> > wrote: > > >>Tom The Great wrote: >> >>>On 13 Dec 2006 11:03:59 -0800, "edwperal" <edwperal@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>>>I've never heard about this brand before, i saw one that I like not >>>>only becasue of the features but the $$ also. if you own one or have >>>>heard someting about them, can you share your comments please?! >>>> >>>>Thanks >>> >>> >>>I got a 06 Haro v4. I felt it was a great purchase, well worth. >>> >>>Now so you can understand my option, I like basic design, and >>>functionality. Not a do-dad fan, so even the J1 forks are ok are ok >>>for me. >>> >>>My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want. I >>>hardly use them, but when I try and lock them up, they don't. I've >>>had one pad replacement, free from my LBS, and it's still 'weak'. >>>Guess I'm too fat. >>> >>>Some complaints I've heard, the forks ofcourse, and the seat's >>>'cheapness'. >>> >>>My options are mine, and only assocated with my bike. 06HAROV4 >>> >>>later, >>> >>>tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com >> >>Hmm.... You don't use the front brake often? And when you do, you want >>them to lock up? I'd say I'm at the complete opposite end of the >>spectrum on both counts. >> >>/s > > > I'm more 'frightened' of using the front brakes on the trails, bad > experience. However when playing around the town, I have tred to > 'lock up' the front brakes and no lock up. The brakes work to stop > me, but I can't do an endo. > > But that is my ownly complaint. They modulate well, little pressure, > little braking, lot of pressure, lot of braking, just no front > skidding, or endo. > > later, > > tom Proper technique uses mostly front brake and just a little rear. As long as you shift your weight back appropriately your front brake can (almost) only help with control, crash avoidance, and not skidding that rear wheel. The first two points are mostly about you, but the last is good for everyone as a skidding rear wheel is hard on the trails and should always be avoided. So get over your past trauma and use that front brake! Matt