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Do you two finger or full hand your clutch/break? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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So I am not a novice rider. Had my first bike for close to 10 years.

The clutch was kinda hard to pull, so i would full fist that clutch. I now have an XSR and I am starting to try out two fingering it. Tho during one ride I feel like i would pull the clutch with my two fingers, but kicking the shifter was kind of hard or something, but then I moved back to full hand and it was smooth again. I do feel i was pulling it entirely out.

How should I improve my technique?

My current bike is an XSR 900 if it matters or anyone is curious.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Don’t break your fingers when braking.

But seriously two fingers on the brakes is good in many circumstances as it reduces reaction time and depending on your bike, setup and your ability you may be able to maximise braking with just two fingers.

Shorty levers can help.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

Engrish be hard, but i is working on is gooder :)

I am trying it out with two fingers now. Even when I full handed my bike didn't have ABS.