You can definitely lock up the rear wheel with hand brakes. Still happens to me ... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		usefulcat on Jan 15, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Take the pedals off the bike You can definitely lock up the rear wheel with hand brakes. Still happens to me semi-regularly purely by accident when I have to stop suddenly.

kibwen on Jan 15, 2025 [–]

Yep, it's a great physics lesson for learning why cars have anti-lock brakes.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact