I do have to throw caution to use of engine braking as dropping gears can easily lead to a rear lock-up just as if using the rear brake.
Don't get me wrong, during normal deceleration I always engine brake but I also blip the throttle during each down shift to match the RPMs to the new gear selection to reduce the chance of rear lock up.
In a panic, use of the throttle and front brake lever will likely cost you braking distance vs using the front and rear brakes effectively.
Don't get me wrong, during normal deceleration I always engine brake but I also blip the throttle during each down shift to match the RPMs to the new gear selection to reduce the chance of rear lock up.
In a panic, use of the throttle and front brake lever will likely cost you braking distance vs using the front and rear brakes effectively.