The 'Ca Go' Bike is for families deciding between a second car and a cargo bike, and thus it has all the features of an automobile. This includes high and lo...
I suppose it’s worth a reminder that if approaching a steep downhill section – car or bike – at speed, the correct approach is to brake firmly and slow down well below the safe speed, rather than dragging the brakes all the way down. This is because brake fade will soon reduce stopping effectiveness later, which could result in a runaway condition. Whereas coasting after firm deceleration lets the brakes cool down in the wind.
Cars can change gears into low to reduce building further speed, but bikes will just have to carefully manage speed and brakes, moreso for heavily-laden cargo bikes.
I suppose it’s worth a reminder that if approaching a steep downhill section – car or bike – at speed, the correct approach is to brake firmly and slow down well below the safe speed, rather than dragging the brakes all the way down. This is because brake fade will soon reduce stopping effectiveness later, which could result in a runaway condition. Whereas coasting after firm deceleration lets the brakes cool down in the wind.
Cars can change gears into low to reduce building further speed, but bikes will just have to carefully manage speed and brakes, moreso for heavily-laden cargo bikes.