Captain Scarlet Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) So, inspired by the "What foot do you use?" topic, I wanted to find out how people grip their brakes.For my front brake I grip with 2 fingers, and on my rear I use 1 finger.I once used 2 on the back brake and my hand went flying into the air when I released the brake. How does everyone else grip their brakes? Edited December 30, 2006 by thutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 one finger on both !!!! it's just dangerous any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*BOOTHY* Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Hi i use two on the front and one on the back.Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 rode for 3 years using two fingers on each brake, I made myself use one and its stuck since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor1991 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I use two on both the front brake and the back Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 1, front and back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 One on each.Two on the rear just feels dodgey, and I find it harder to syncronise the two fingers. Used to ride with two on the front, one back. Then decided to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Used to ride with 2 fingers on each brake and never had any problems,then I cut my finger on my disc rotor and have used 1 since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Two on the front, one on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I only ever use one finger on each, otherwise, get your brakes sorted! I find it easier to pull the frot up with one finger on each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 One on each. Mainly because when i used to ride motorbike trials i had one on the clutch and one on the front brake. So now it has become a habbit, so 'tis all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Beckett Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 when i learnt trials i used 2, but that was with shitty and i mean shitty vee-brakeslolbut 1 now on each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 one finger on the back,Slowly getting my confidence back with one for the front.Used to ride with no finger's attached to the front lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 when i first started i used 2 and couldnt kickhop because i couldnt syncronise both fingers.then i changed to 1 finger and found it so much easier, plus you can hold on more to the bars with the other fingers.steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 front = 2rear = 1A bit of fettling lever reach and angle helped make 1 finger braking feel very natural . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) When i learnt trials i used two, but that was with shitty and i mean shitty V's.But one now on each. Edited December 30, 2006 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Oliver Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 1 finger, the only way to ride safely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I use my whole hand to pull my brakes, i find it much easier...Fairly shit rider though.. i wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgnoseat Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 one, i feel like i can get more pulling power on the handlebars like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David20 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 One for front and rear, its the only way for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 1 finger on the back, 1 finger on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 always rode with one finger on each brake lever, i find it uncomfortable to use two fingers and also there is no need for me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 how can you ride with 3 or more fingers :P:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 1 on each, its the only way to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 1 finger on the front and back.i find it impossible any other way.JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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