ABS on a bike. Would you?
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DogRanger
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I'm so glad none of the people who said "no" to ABS gets to determine bike design and technology.
If that was the case the only bikes on the market would still analog rigid frame with rim brakes. At best.
If that was the case the only bikes on the market would still analog rigid frame with rim brakes. At best.
brigcampbell
Active member
I chuckled when you showed the crash, glad you were okay, because I was thinking throughout the review "I bet the first time you get back on a bike with non ABS brakes you'll kill yourself" 
Tim1023
Well-known member
Yes I would. I'm frankly not a very skilled mountain biker as the only decent terrain is too far away for me to ride often enough to improve my skills. And when I'm there, it's usually wet and rooty. So, yes, anything that might help me avoid losing the front wheel and landing flat on my face again would be appreciated.
Peaky Rider
E*POWAH Master
Not until it looks part of the bike rather than some 'Heath Robinson' bolt on after thought, by which time I'll probably have a couple more wheels on my E motor.
Nope on a mtb, yes on a cargo bike
the new shots on the forks with the built in mounts look a lot better.
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Integrated ABS mounts on this SR Suntour
Pauliemon
Active member
I say "I wouldn't want that". But I said that about Ebikes.
Jeff McD
Well-known member
Definitely in favor on my slippery as snot, always wet roots/rocks. With my need for speed, front washouts are most common cause of crashes that aggravate old shoulder injuries & make sleep painful. If I would just slow down...but where's the fun in that? 
Haven't crashed in months with the new '22 Levo geometry that finally fits my long torso, but would enjoy the descents even more with this. I predict us older gents & gals will love it. Younger chargers will have to beat their bodies up some more to feel the need.
Haven't crashed in months with the new '22 Levo geometry that finally fits my long torso, but would enjoy the descents even more with this. I predict us older gents & gals will love it. Younger chargers will have to beat their bodies up some more to feel the need.
Ballantin
New Member
If it can keep my face from burying itself into the ground at speed I am up for it. I don't care if it makes me stop faster or slower. I just don't want to lose my front wheel.
I have more than 100k km on a Honda CBR that does not have ABS and have luckily saved most of my front wheel slides, but not all of them. One of the most terrifying sensations of riding a motorbike and an associated fear that I am pretty sure limits me in the trails with my mtb/embt as well.
I do shiver with all those shiny roots and rocks and is not from excitement.
I have more than 100k km on a Honda CBR that does not have ABS and have luckily saved most of my front wheel slides, but not all of them. One of the most terrifying sensations of riding a motorbike and an associated fear that I am pretty sure limits me in the trails with my mtb/embt as well.
I do shiver with all those shiny roots and rocks and is not from excitement.
Akiwi
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I would certainly pay the extra for it for my wife's bike. She doesn't ride as much as me, and I tend to drag her out on trails that challenge her abilities. Also, after a front brake incident on gravel where she broke her shoulder joint, she has a mental issue with steep gravel surfaces. So, I think it would be absolutely made for someone like her.
For me... If someone gave it to me, I'd use it! I just hate all the extra wiring, electronics, sensors etc on the bike. I tend to buy things and use them till they die rather than replacing every year or two, so it is more crap to keep working.
For me... If someone gave it to me, I'd use it! I just hate all the extra wiring, electronics, sensors etc on the bike. I tend to buy things and use them till they die rather than replacing every year or two, so it is more crap to keep working.
