> Many of the front brakes installed on less expensive bicycles are worthless and give riders a false sense of security. You should test the brakes before ever

> Many of the front brakes installed on less expensive bicycles are worthless and give riders a false sense of security. You should test the brakes before every ride! The front brake should make it very, very hard to push the bike forward. (The back brake should lock the wheel but the bike will continue to move forward.) That way, you can quickly tell whether they are worthless or provide true security.