Do Not Ignore The Rear Brake

The front brake gets all the attention because it does the big work. Fair enough. But ignoring the rear brake is still a mistake. It helps settle the bike, smooth slow-speed control, manage hill starts, and tidy up riding in traffic.

That means it needs maintenance too. Check pad life, pedal feel, fluid, disc condition, and whether the caliper is moving as it should. A neglected rear brake often fades into the background until the day you need it to behave.

Good control comes from using the whole bike well. The rear brake is part of that, even when it is not trying to be the star.