Re: The Low-Down on Bike ABS, Linked and EVO Brakes

[Tpcutter@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 6/14/06 12:56:59 PM Eastern  Standard Time, 
wayne@xxxxxxxxx writes:
"Maximum stopping power, that is the  greatest rate of deceleration, can 
be attained just *before* a wheel locks  up."

I would argue that the maximum coefficient of friction is when the  
wheel *is* locked up, therefore, the greatest rate of deceleration.   >>

I would strenuously disagree. If you have ever locked a front  wheel, you can 
FEEL the bike speed up as it slides. 

Tom  Cutter
Yardley, PA
http://www.RubberChickenRacingGarage.com  

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