Wireless brakes
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Wades
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Horley, Surrey
I think i'll pass...!
They mention in the article that it could incorporate an ABS-type system. Would this actually be of any use to anyone? I don't really have any problems opening and closing my hand but would it be an advantage to maybe hardcore mountain bikers and the like?
They mention in the article that it could incorporate an ABS-type system. Would this actually be of any use to anyone? I don't really have any problems opening and closing my hand but would it be an advantage to maybe hardcore mountain bikers and the like?
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
I think i'll pass as well. Looks like more weight!
mchunt
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Letchworth, Hertfordshire
As much as cables are old fashioned I think I will pass also.
Going out on a group ride could be fun, chances of two people having the same braking frequency could be quite high.
Going out on a group ride could be fun, chances of two people having the same braking frequency could be quite high.
Sheffield_Tiger
Guru
I also notice the other story linked from that page about electronic gear shifting
Whatever happened to Suntour's BEAST?I remember seeing that in the Kitching catalogue back in the day and thinking "wow!"
Whatever happened to Suntour's BEAST?I remember seeing that in the Kitching catalogue back in the day and thinking "wow!"
IIRC, ABS is a disadvantage on loose surfaces (such as gravel, mud and snow) as a locked wheel stops faster than one which spins at the edge of traction.
If that is the case, ABS would not be of any more use to MTBers than it is to enduro and moto-x motorbikes.
CopperCyclist
Veteran
Love the image of Gaz and other you-tubers being able to jam the brakes on to all the RLJers that try and pass them at lights though
Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
Love the image of Gaz and other you-tubers being able to jam the brakes on to all the RLJers that try and pass them at lights though
+1
OP
OP
snailracer
Über Member
Or bike thieves getting launched over the bars as the owners take control using "iBrake" appsLove the image of Gaz and other you-tubers being able to jam the brakes on to all the RLJers that try and pass them at lights though
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Lots of healthy skepticism about the wireless brakes over here, too 
http://www.bv.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23155
http://www.bv.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23155