In my MSF course, we were taught to squeeze the front break with all 4 fingers. However, as I begin to become more aware of what other riders are doing, I notice that a lot of them only use a 2 finger approach to the front brakes. What are the benefits and drawbacks to this approach? I have found it to be comfortable to use a 2 fingered approach, however, I would hate to practice breaking that way, and then in a required quick stop, I would be afraid that I would only use 2 fingers, and not get the kind of breaking required for the quickest possible stop. Also, could your other 2 fingers get caught between the break lever and the grip? If so, would that potentially limit the distance you could squeeze the break lever, thus limiting your full breaking potential? Mine doesnt go down that far under normal breaking, but I wonder if it could under more extreem requirements.
How do you more experienced riders manage the front break lever (2 or 4 fingers) and why?
How do you more experienced riders manage the front break lever (2 or 4 fingers) and why?