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Originally Posted by Misti
They are often astounded at how much brake pressure it takes to cause it to lock in the first place, and then we train them to release the brake slightly so that they stop the lock but continue to come to a safe and quick stop. It's a handy tool to have to allow students to really experience what a front tire lock up feels like.
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^^^ yep yep
To lock the front takes a significant amount of lever pressure, more than most think (even in the wet). The only time this is NOT the case is when the lever is stabbed at or jerked all at once. The front will tend to lock much sooner and with less pressure. Shame too, because this is the first type, instinctive, knee jerk reaction when needing to ebrake. :\
You can try that on your mt bike as well to feel the difference akima.