Whats wrong with all the reckless electric mountain bikers out there who clearly have no idea how to properly brake on these machines? Its like they think theyre invincible or something, zooming down hills with no regard for their own safety or the safety of others around them. I see it all the time - some clueless eMTB rider comes barreling down the trail, rear wheel locked up, and skidding all over the place, completely losing control of their bike. Its a miracle nobodys gotten seriously hurt yet.
Can nobody be bothered to learn the basics of braking on an eMTB? Dont they know that these bikes have different braking characteristics than regular mountain bikes? Do they even care that their carelessness is putting themselves and others at risk? I guess not, because I still see the same stupid mistakes being made time and time again.
So heres my question: Can anyone out there actually explain to me what some common mistakes to avoid are when braking on an electric mountain bike? I mean, is it really that hard to understand that you need to use both brakes evenly and gradually, rather than slamming on the rear brake like a maniac? Do people really not know that excessive braking can cause the bike to skid or lose traction, especially on loose or slippery surfaces?
And what about weight distribution? Do eMTB riders even think about shifting their weight over the bike when braking, or are they just too busy trying to show off their sick skills to care about basic bike control?
Im honestly at my wits end with the level of incompetence I see out there. Can someone please, for the love of all things holy, explain to me whats going on with these people and how we can get them to stop riding like idiots?
Can nobody be bothered to learn the basics of braking on an eMTB? Dont they know that these bikes have different braking characteristics than regular mountain bikes? Do they even care that their carelessness is putting themselves and others at risk? I guess not, because I still see the same stupid mistakes being made time and time again.
So heres my question: Can anyone out there actually explain to me what some common mistakes to avoid are when braking on an electric mountain bike? I mean, is it really that hard to understand that you need to use both brakes evenly and gradually, rather than slamming on the rear brake like a maniac? Do people really not know that excessive braking can cause the bike to skid or lose traction, especially on loose or slippery surfaces?
And what about weight distribution? Do eMTB riders even think about shifting their weight over the bike when braking, or are they just too busy trying to show off their sick skills to care about basic bike control?
Im honestly at my wits end with the level of incompetence I see out there. Can someone please, for the love of all things holy, explain to me whats going on with these people and how we can get them to stop riding like idiots?