How To Use Your Brakes Like A Pro Mountain Biker | MTB Braking Tips

Flowrider · 05-30-2026, 07:09 AM

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

Flowrider · 06-01-2026, 06:10 AM

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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