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fear of going down hill
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[QUOTE="Ol'89r, post: 797110, member: 17212"] dirtygrrrl. A hill is just a straightaway on an angle. It's the angle that freaks everyone out. Learn the proper use of the front brake. You will do most of your downhill control with the front brake. Stand up and lean toward the back of the bike and drag the rear brake a little bit. Don't lock it up, just drag it. Put your bike in a lower gear so you will get some engine braking also. Only use a couple fingers on the brake lever so that you still have a couple fingers left to grip the bars. This way you can release the brake lever and still be holding on to the bars. Learn to pump and release the front brake as conditions require. On the flat, smooth sections use the brake heavily to keep your speed down and release it on the loose and off camber sections. Learn to use the front brake on flat ground first. Then step up to small hills. You are correct about faster being easier. At least until you have to stop. Be sure to wear all of your riding gear since you will probably go down a few times learning how to do this. Just my .$ 02 [/QUOTE]
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