ABS brakes come to electric mountain bikes - A load of Bulls?

[Benson]

ABS brakes come to electric mountain bikes

 

[RickBullotta]

Dumb idea if you ask me. I want complete control over when I want lockup or not (sometimes a controlled lockup is the best and fastest way to get through a trail section), and modern disc brakes offer really good control and modulation. To me it's a solution to a non-existing problem, and in fact will take away a level of control from an experienced rider.

 

[R120]

This really depends on how the user experience is - I was very anti it on Motorbikes, but now I can't imagine riding without it.

My gut instinct is that on an EMTB its not something I would want.

 

[Rich-EMTB-UK]

the speeds involve don't generally warranty it. Might be useful on ice, snow or wet slippy stuff though! I guess the likely additional cost would rule it out for most.

 

[Mikerb]

Cars/mcs fitted with ABS also have brake bias and traction control. ABS on its own is pretty crude and is more likely on a mtb to upset the balance of the bike under braking than help it to stop quicker.

 

[Russell]

How incredibly lame is that, what's next, roll cages and seat belts or maybe traction control for our 1/4 hp motor.
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[Rusty]

Can't stand ABS in cars, on motorcycles and have absolutely no interest on ebikes.

Sheesh - if you can't learn to brake properly ..... stay in your lounge chair.

 

[RickBullotta]

How incredibly lame is that, what's next, roll cages and seat belts or maybe traction control for our 1/4 hp motor.
idea

I wonder how much battery the airbag system will draw...