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    Undergrad Why does the front wheel drop when brakes are applied to an airborne bike?

    No the front end definitely drops, or the bike rotates rather... If you don't believe me go try it. I'll go with A.T. on this one
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    Undergrad Why does the front wheel drop when brakes are applied to an airborne bike?

    Ahh. Good point. That explains it thanks.
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    Undergrad Why does the front wheel drop when brakes are applied to an airborne bike?

    For sure... The lighter the wheel the lesser the effect, also the heavier the bike the lesser the effect.
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    Undergrad Why does the front wheel drop when brakes are applied to an airborne bike?

    So every mountain biker or motocross rider knows to never grab the front brake in the air. When you do the front end drops and can potentially ruin your day in a hurry. I figure that due to the loss of rotational inertia gravity accelerates the front wheel more rapidly, but I would like to see...