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@Fran
I got on my bike today for the first time today since an elbow injury last week and found it hurt my arm to skid (leaning over the bars). I'm glad I have a brake because I didn't realize it would hurt until I was pretty close to colliding with a truck. Nearly fell off and hurt my other elbow.