kenzo14 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Is it okay to use two finger braking?mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Is it okay to use two finger braking?macas far as i know 2finger braking is fine. i have always used two finger braking. i may be mistaken but i am sure its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiles-trials Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 It is much better to just use one as you have more strength to hold your bars (it may seem strange but 1 finger does make quite a difference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Its all down to personal preference really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headley Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 2 finger braking is fine, but only using one finger does help: it gives you more power to throw the bike around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2k8-looney Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 i use one finger and as the others have said it does give you more power to throw the bike around but thats my opinion for you two could be easyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) i believe a poll was conducted in trials chat ages ago asking how many fingers were used to brake.i'll have a gander. . .taadaa!found it Edited March 9, 2008 by banbury trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 it's just down to what you like really my opionion is only one finger because i find it easier but some prefer to use two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe 90 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 personal preference but also depends on the number of spare fingers you have! I knew a guy who had lost two on his left hand and used a solo digit to brake. Can you imagine using two finger braking with one left on the bar, risky at speed. Also depends on your levers, if you run HS11 then two finger braking is easier and probably quite useful. I have always used one finger, it always felt most natural. So, in short, whatever feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Also depends how close you have your levers set to the bar. If you have your lever almost touching the bar, you could use two, but not with lever all the way out. To be honest, if your brakes work well, why would you need to use two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I find that on some moves two finger braking is okbut when dropping off and rolling up ledges it's really hard because as i try to grab the bar my middle finger automatically tightens on the brake, which is never good!You may be different,try it and you'll find out!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu trials Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 i used to do two finger braking but now i use one and i can grab the brakes easier and i feel asthough i have more control of the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewitt iz eree Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 yes it is ok as far as i know and i also use two finger braking so i think its okchewitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I progressed so fast after converting from two fings to one finger. I felt like i had so much control over my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 It depends on the brake, If the brake isnt sharp use two fingers but if the brake is reletivly sharp only use one finger.Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 i progressed loads when i started to do one finger braking ( under some duress from the person i used to ride with ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Thibeau Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 i found that if you have2 or more fingurs on a lever its almost impossoble to pedal kick, with one fingure it soooo much easier to releas, then lock in a instant. as people said, its harder to syncronize them. In all honisty, it dosnt matter what you use, just as long as it works and your not struggling. prefrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMmY Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 The way to make one finger braking easier, is to set your levers up so only one finger can fit one the lever comfortably and the leverage will be as good as two fingers but of course your only using one so you can hold the bars alot better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lehman GU Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 depends on how much trust you have in your back brake if you feel like your going to split the you use two fingers for more power. but the more fingers you use the more likely your brake is to burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiremesh Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I use 1 finger braking all the time, Your muscles in your hands and palms work in syncronisation.If you use 2 fingers i assume your index and middle finger...that would only leave your ring and PINKIE...and your thumb.I wonder where you're gonna find the strength to throw the bike around or even hold it stable...Your middle finger is probably the strongest finger, not only for that international language..thingy..or poking stuff...hehSo having your middle finger on the handlebar would help in holding the bike a lil more stable...i might be wrong...but hell yeah it boils down to personal preference....Just my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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