In the past, disc brake systems were considered to be more dangerous and prone to falling off the car. However, if you can use disc brakes correctly, the vehicle can have better braking and provide safer riding. Just like using fire and electricity, correct and cautious operation can have many advantages that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. This article invites coach Yang Dongzhen from Bryton Melida to explain the differences in riding operations when changing from a circle brake to a disc brake, as well as the points that should be paid attention to.
Shortening of pre-braking space requires braking timing accuracy
Coach Yang Dongzhen said that the biggest difference between the disc brake system and C clip on riding is that the pre-braking space becomes shorter, because the sensitivity and braking efficiency of the disc brake are much higher than that of the C clip, which also causes the disc brake to have more brake "front volume" like the C clip. Relatively speaking, the disc brake is more accurate in mastering the braking timing, rather than slowly applying force to the brake and gradually reducing the speed. The operation of
disc brake is to practice and practice, so that the brain can do "software updates".
As for how to find the most suitable brake point? Coach Yang first pointed out that when the driver is making the turn of OUT-IN-OUT, whether it is disc brake or C clamp, whether it is early or later, the goal is to reduce the speed to a value that can smoothly turn, and the speed of safe turn will not be different due to the brake system. The correct braking timing depends very much on the rider's understanding of his vehicle and needs to be tested repeatedly. Coach Yang said that he just tried it a few more times. In fact, the contestant actually has no secret when operating it. He just tested it repeatedly until he found the best brake point of the vehicle. When the ring brake is converted and the disc brake is changed, software updates in his mind, and it becomes a habitual memory.
coach also reminds you to pay attention during testing that braking can easily cause overturning or sliding tires. In addition, generally speaking, disc brakes can provide higher stability and smoother cornering. In response to weather factors, disc brakes are significantly better than C-clips. Therefore, as long as riders practice more and get used to the characteristics of disc brakes, do not lead the car today and participate in the competition tomorrow, so you can get a safer and more stable riding experience. The
C clip has more brake preload and is relatively gentle to the desired speed. In contrast, the brakes have strong braking properties and can also delay the brake time.
Brake force conversion 1:1 Control fingers are the key
Originally, when the C-clip car was about to slow down when it was about to slow down, it could directly press down 90% of the force to brake, and reduce the speed to a satisfactory situation before starting to cut in. During the process, the C-clip is used to rub the wheel frame with the brake pad, which is relatively easy to gradually control the speed the driver wants. Moreover, the C-clip is wire-controlled, controlled by the steel cable. After the brake is pressed to the end, because the metal wire is ductile, there is still room to continue pressing down after pressing the brake, which is more elastic. The hydraulic disc brake has no ductility, and the applied force conversion is 1:1. When pressed down, it will directly react to the disc brake disc, and the force is relatively large. If the disc brake is used with the same force as the ring brake, the disc brake disc will be locked quickly and cause danger.
to grasp the best force depends on the strength of the finger. Compared with the brakes on the wire-controlled coil brake, the force required by the hydraulic pressure should be more accurate, and it also requires repeated practice and tests to achieve it. Coach Yang added that when the disc brake encounters an emergency, the high efficiency of the brake can greatly increase the chance of the vehicle being completely stopped. Although there is an increase in the risk of losing control, it can at least reduce the speed immediately. Unfortunately, the bicycle does not currently have an ABS system to prevent deadlock sliding, so riders should practice patiently to get used to the vehicle.
brake grips should also be used to Fitting
Because the pressure amplitude of the disc brake is smaller and the force control is better, the position of the brake handle should also be adjusted accordingly. For example, adjust the position of the brake lever slightly backwards to make it easier for fingers to control slightly, but everyone's condition is different, so the position of the hand and brake feel should be used to Fitting to adjust to the best place to exercise the control ability.
There is another point in point in the novice riders that in the past, many of the brake configurations are right hand brake front and left hand brake rear, but if upgraded to disc brake model and relatively high-end version, the brake will become right rear and left front. Therefore, adaptation to this part is also very important. If you accidentally brake the front wheels hard, the vehicle will be nailed to the floor, causing accidents of overturning.
wire-controlled C clamp can directly press 90% of the force, which is relatively easy to control the desired speed, and after pressing and holding it, the space continues to press down, with a large pressing range. The
disc brake has a smaller pressing amplitude and better control of the force.
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