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The front wheel bears the greatest braking effort.
When braking, due to the forward shift of weight, the greatest braking effort is borne by the front wheel.
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Both wheels bear the same braking effort.
The front wheel bears the greatest braking effort.
The rear wheel bears the greatest braking effort.
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