it has always been a debate on the aspect of rear braking. it is common knowledge that many fear it and front only is needed.
as for myself, I always thought of myself as someone who really relies on it....as in, if it wan't there, I would miss it like hell, yet still be able to stop the bike with no problem. I use it alot....especially in "slow as a snail" manouvers and heavy traffic.
so anyway....back to my question. if you have had your bike long enough, and use it alot, how do your front pads wear in comparison to the rear pads?
I changed my pads 3 yrs ago when I bought the bike, so I started with a fresh set all around. I just did a good check on my pads....and both sets need to be changed out again and have equal wear....which means for the most part, my braking is 50/50 front/rear. what isn't used by the rear on rolling stops gets used in my slow speed use.
I am just curious cuz I have seen many bikes where the front pads are wore down,. but the back ones are barely used.
as for myself, I always thought of myself as someone who really relies on it....as in, if it wan't there, I would miss it like hell, yet still be able to stop the bike with no problem. I use it alot....especially in "slow as a snail" manouvers and heavy traffic.
so anyway....back to my question. if you have had your bike long enough, and use it alot, how do your front pads wear in comparison to the rear pads?
I changed my pads 3 yrs ago when I bought the bike, so I started with a fresh set all around. I just did a good check on my pads....and both sets need to be changed out again and have equal wear....which means for the most part, my braking is 50/50 front/rear. what isn't used by the rear on rolling stops gets used in my slow speed use.
I am just curious cuz I have seen many bikes where the front pads are wore down,. but the back ones are barely used.
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