Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Shared e-bike braking Topic Shared e-bike braking 2 mentions in 1 episode Reports of abrupt braking and rider injuries prompt a discussion of front-brake safety. Mentions 337: Semper Malevolum Apr 18, 2019 9:30 Problematic braking that in some cases resulted in rider injury has caused Lyft to pull its ... e-bikes from service. 10:18 If the front brake is really, really strong and you use it, this is going ass over elbow.