Talk:Trail braking

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Although I appreciate the time the original authors took to write it, this article is problematic in many ways, including factual accuracy. (Hence the "disputed" stamp) Below are some issues I have with this article:

  • "Advanced technique"? Perhaps, but seems slightly POV to me. I won't object to a reinsertion of this term if there is consensus among some experts on this.
  • "Requires professional training"? No. This implies that one cannot trail brake unless professionally trained, which is untrue.
  • "Meaning to continue to brake into a turn" Accurate, but poorly worded
  • Dragging brakes to me implies a force so slight as to not produce any effective braking.
  • Purpose is to stabilize? No, but it can keep suspension from rebounding and unsettling the bike
  • Make ready for unpredictable circumstances? No. Many people trail brake on a fully visible, empty racetrack. It makes the front stick better by keeping weight to the front.
  • "Front and rear brakes" are not required for trail braking.
  • Opening the throttle is not a required step in this, and I'm unsure if that was intentionally implied or not.
  • How does trail braking "stabilize" the "frame" of the bike?

I found what I read of the outside-linked article on trail braking to be informative and accurate, and I hope to someday find the time to edit this article up to those standards. --Mud4t 01:46, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

I believe that all these objections are now satisfied, and so I am removing the "disputed" tag. -AndrewDressel 16:39, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Inaccurate and complicated use of the term.

The term "Trail-braking" has been used for many years in regards to motorcycles and cars. It is not specific to motorcycles and it is a very simple technique used quite often in all motor-sports.

"Trail" is from the verb, meaning to tow, or drag something behind, like a trail-er. Thus the term, "Trail-braking" = braking after you turn. Or if you prefer, dragging the brake after you turn: Continuing to apply the brake(s) after turning into a corner.

There is no degree of pressure. No rule about when you stop using the brake. It has nothing to do with the use of front or rear brake. There is nothing else associated with this term, except for how it is used, the benefits of it's use, the consequences of it's use.

The term is simple: Continue to brake after turning into a corner. That is all the term means. No more. No less.


Skippy Stone 06:57, 12 November 2007 (UTC)