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How To Use Your Brakes Like A Pro Mountain Biker | MTB Braking Tips
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Found this fantastic video that I believe the majority of people on here would benefit from.

Be interested in your thoughts on how you go about braking when mountain biking

https://youtu.be/0mS7Ga3c5Rc?si=2ECZN2RE5TMeij2B
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#2
And what's even more curious is that he says he only uses one finger to brake. I tried that, but it didn't feel safe at all!
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