I didn't want to like it... Bosch ABS is INSANE!

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Bosch ABS... probably the last thing you have thought might be of use to your bike - BUT, is it a performance of safety benefit? I check out Bosch's new eBike ABS at Verbier ebike festival.
ETHICS, DISCLAIMER and TRANSPARENCY: Verbier E-Bike Festival hired me to visit the recent festival event to film and feature content on my channel. BOSCH are one of the headline sponsors of the E-Bike Festival, so are indirectly are linked to the video here. Neither Bosch, or the organisers of Verbier E-Bike Festival, have had any editorial or narrative control over the video.
This paid partnership with Verbier E-Bike Festival has allowed me time to film this bike (and others), test various feature of the new Bosch Smart System, ABS, and also film and edit over multiple days working with an independent film crew to help capture and produce video content.
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  • @Kevin_Aus
    @Kevin_Aus Жыл бұрын

    For new riders commuting to work on an ebike riding on wet, slick roads with mixed surfaces I think that ABS would be fantastic. Especially people who are slightly older and don't have years of built up muscle memory and quick reaction speeds. For emtb use I can see how it might help new riders coming into the sport, but I worry that this is just more tech that is impossible to service or repair. We already see many motors that are like iphones. One tiny thing breaks (eg: force sensor) and replacement pars are not available, like an iphone when anything breaks you are told to replace the entire unit.

  • @Coolcmsc

    @Coolcmsc

    Жыл бұрын

    And unlike iPhones, you can’t buy a fully guaranteed refurb at a discounted price, nor a policy for fix or replace after the original guarantee ends…

  • @mikee8244

    @mikee8244

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Coolcmsc I'm quite fortunate enough to live less than 30miles from a company called - "performance line bearings'. He can refurb a lot of out of warranty motors, my 2019 brose for sure. But this tech right here, i think you could be right. It's going to take a brainiac to sus out. Also depends on what kind of warranty length they offer. Surely if the warranty is spent,they can't moan when people start to strip down this unit to see what is what.

  • @selfactualizer2099

    @selfactualizer2099

    Жыл бұрын

    apple got sued for those practices a while back, now they do offer replacement parts. I don't use apple I use Samsung, because they didn't need to use ads to lie about their product to get sales. anyways, I have insurance on my phone since I'm always outside, anything breaks I just get an entirely new phone, I use the service probably once or twice a year (the limit is twice a year for me) usually insurance is too expensive to be worth it, but not phone insurance. I saved a lot of money just having my phones replaced, sometimes they even just send me the newer version of a phone if they can't replace it,

  • @SquadronLeadr

    @SquadronLeadr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikee8244 the more software there is, the more software engineers there must be. Some hobbyist will crack the tech and the next and the next. It will all become "affordable" to service and maintain eventually. :)

  • @TheShift1313

    @TheShift1313

    Жыл бұрын

    As long as there is an off. I dont see this getting regulated like motorcycles that go on road...but eventually the tech will be there

  • @75ajw
    @75ajw Жыл бұрын

    I like how you clarified early that the ABS only does its thing on the front wheel, despite using sensors on both front and back. Great video!

  • @rajgill7576

    @rajgill7576

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it was a safety choice as locking just the rear keeps the bike tracking straight

  • @justgeorge8367

    @justgeorge8367

    Жыл бұрын

    q

  • @Robert-cu9bm

    @Robert-cu9bm

    Жыл бұрын

    Abs can only work if it has sensors on multiple wheels

  • @ermanakbay

    @ermanakbay

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't actually get that part. If the rear wheel speed is the reference point for the abs system, when you apply brake on the rear wheel as well as the front, wouldn't the system lose its reference point?

  • @Robert-cu9bm

    @Robert-cu9bm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ermanakbay Nope, because if both wheels are in solid ground they're both going the same speed. If you apply front brake only, you'll slow both wheels. If you apply it very hard the front wheel will show down faster than the rear so the abs will detect that the front is starting to lock up as the rear wheel is still turning. It's just making sure the front wheel is always turning the same speed or more than the rear. It probably uses motion detection as well to help.

  • @SneakyB
    @SneakyB Жыл бұрын

    Another potential benefit for this tech are for people who suffer from arm pump from super long descents because let's face it, when your arms are sore, brake modulation takes a nose dive and risk of accidents can increase. Having ABS on is good safety solution even for advanced riders that use extremely large rotors where modulation is non-extent with the on-off behavior.

  • @FightFilms

    @FightFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Never had this mythical "zero modulation" problem.

  • @sleepdeep305

    @sleepdeep305

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FightFilms I drink and drive every opportunity I get, haven’t killed anyone yet!

  • @ernestomartinezros9046

    @ernestomartinezros9046

    Жыл бұрын

    I've never really had that problem with the brakes. I get it's a decent idea. But pushing the brakes isn't really that big of an effort. Sure it can be quite tiring, but not really dangerous. Also you don't brake at full force most of the time, you brake lightly to avoid locking the wheels so it's not really that much strength that you apply

  • @SneakyB

    @SneakyB

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ernestomartinezros9046 technically, the ABS will always outperform humans and shorten braking distance while maintaining optimum traction and stability. the best humans can react is around 120ms while the sensor can respond near instantaneously. The best human control can do is just threshold braking

  • @julianw5692
    @julianw5692 Жыл бұрын

    On loose steep sections I really enjoy the challenge of not locking up the brakes. I find it super rewarding when you get it right and if you fully lock both it can be hilarious fun and the fear of not being able to stop is what makes it so fun.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Aside drifting the rear for cornering and stunts, in strait descends or emergency braking, not locking the wheels, any of them, is something that separates experienced riders from beginners. ;)

  • @sepg5084

    @sepg5084

    Жыл бұрын

    @ i've been cycling for more than a decade now and realized that unless someone is in a real competition, nobody cares about separating experienced vs beginners except those who want to be egoistic gatekeepers ;) I've learned to not lock wheels ever since i learned how to ride a bike when i was a kid, and i was beginner back then.

  • @jongray8182
    @jongray8182 Жыл бұрын

    Will be interesting to see an intermediate rider nervous about going down a steep dusty rock slab( thinking something like original sin at whistler) and then a beginner rider with abs show up and execute it perfectly with no sliding just by fully grabbing the front brake.

  • @blakkpatron

    @blakkpatron

    Жыл бұрын

    And then that very same rider getting on a non abs bike and dieing :/

  • @nelly5538

    @nelly5538

    Жыл бұрын

    Will also be interested to see what happens when the batteries run out or the ABS computer malfunctions haha

  • @godzillaxred

    @godzillaxred

    Жыл бұрын

    true true but i still believe that everyone should properly learn how to modulate brakes, not just rely on ABS. (just like how we learnt in cars with no abs)

  • @Megabear90

    @Megabear90

    Жыл бұрын

    @@godzillaxred then again no one learns to do that these days in cars. Its been decades since non ABS cars were even sold. In fact onw people say it is harmful to learn that as this may lead to wrong reactions with ABS enabled cars. I agree with your point for bikes though, as this is a basic skill and non ABS bikes will always be around.

  • @tastytechaddictsmtb

    @tastytechaddictsmtb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nelly5538 id imagine it’s hooked directly to the ebike battery

  • @stuartfiszzon
    @stuartfiszzon Жыл бұрын

    Great review Rob, loving the new tech and excited for the future

  • @casestudymtb
    @casestudymtb Жыл бұрын

    I've been curious about this since it turned up at the trade shows, thanks for giving us a look at it in action. Definitely something I'd love a chance to mess around with, the jury will remain out until I ride it but it looks pretty impressive!

  • @CoyoteMTB77
    @CoyoteMTB77 Жыл бұрын

    Based on me growing up riding motorcycles on and off-road with no ABS and then with ABS it’s 100% better in every scenario apart from when you want to do stoppies

  • @jacob.rausch

    @jacob.rausch

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's always been my main concern

  • @selfactualizer2099

    @selfactualizer2099

    Жыл бұрын

    it's not 100% better in every scenario. motorcycles go extremely fast compared to mtb. motorcycles are on flat smooth terrain. mtb is on rugged inconsistent trails that require more control, there are many instances where you WANT your wheels to lock up to perform slides and other maneuvers. abs prevents wheel locking, no more sliding out your back tire at will, you now have to fight against abs to do it. also, I'm a motorcyclist. in the world of stunt motorcycling, they prefer not to use abs breaks, because they are better at using their brakes than the system is. the abs system doesn't know what you're trying to do, it just prevents wheel locking. mtb is cycling sport that requires higher control, automatic braking systems (abs) is a downgrade in terms of control.

  • @arzosahsothy

    @arzosahsothy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@selfactualizer2099 someone didn't watch the video.

  • @jacob.rausch

    @jacob.rausch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@selfactualizer2099 did you watch the video? It's only front wheel

  • @schwuzi

    @schwuzi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@selfactualizer2099 First of all you clearly didn't watch the full video. Secondly you can just turn it off if you don't feel like using it for your particular ride.

  • @johnwilliamson9453
    @johnwilliamson9453 Жыл бұрын

    As you said, trying it on wet roots would be the ticket! Could be a game changer.

  • @edwardhammock24
    @edwardhammock24 Жыл бұрын

    Cracking vid, especially the end bit of reflection. Well done. 👍🏻

  • @richieclarkie
    @richieclarkie Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of how the system works Rob. Many thanks!

  • @alexiadesile
    @alexiadesile Жыл бұрын

    Yayy good one Rob!! Nice to see you in Verbier 😁

  • @InstaLabSparti
    @InstaLabSparti Жыл бұрын

    great video. everything i wanted to learn about this system

  • @Chrissy-H
    @Chrissy-H Жыл бұрын

    Super interesting. I wonder if theres something in the UCI rulebook to stop this being used in world cup DH racing, with a tiny battery pack powering it. That test where the bike consistently stopped over a whole bike length short, vs no ABS - Imagine the time saving on a WC DH track with that technology and a pro rider. Absolutely mad. Well done Bosch and Magura.

  • @frankthetankricard

    @frankthetankricard

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course the ABS is going to outperform Rob Regular here but you'd see a different story with a professional on the bike. His weight distribution on the bike is horrible for braking to begin with. It's consistent for both tests which is OK but not indicative of a pro rider doing the same test. It's not a coincidence that ABS is not used in many forms of motorsport. ABS is more for people not used to fine brake control or conditions where unpredictable events can require sudden unexpected hard braking. This doesn't happen on a world cup downhill track. All your lines and braking points are predetermined at practice. In conclusion I think it would do next to no good in that application.

  • @Chrissy-H

    @Chrissy-H

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frankthetankricard I think it would be an easy 5 seconds per run for a WC rider. When racing DH the pro riders will, as you say, plan their braking points. However it will be a risk vs reward approach, where braking deep into a loose corner would risk a small mistake for too little gain. With more margin for error as rob has here, you’d see pro riders just pushing harder, because the risk of making a mistake is lowered and the feel of the bike more consistent.

  • @BanjoDo

    @BanjoDo

    Жыл бұрын

    A pro probably wouldnt need it just like moto gp riders dont use abs. They just dont lock up

  • @Chrissy-H

    @Chrissy-H

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BanjoDo that’s absurd, they don’t use it because it’s not allowed in the rules. Motorsport ABS systems modulate the brake pedal much more accurately and react more quickly than any human ever could - period. It doesn’t matter how good a rider or driver you are, skill doesn’t actually matter - a human brains simply can’t react and modulate the lever at a high enough frequency. I think you guys are projecting than an extraordinary amount of human skill could in some way replicate ABS. It can’t.

  • @frankthetankricard

    @frankthetankricard

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chrissy-H You bring up some good points too. I'm not entirely convinced but we'll see soon. There will be more testing data as the technology becomes common.

  • @chasemartin4450
    @chasemartin4450 Жыл бұрын

    I'll be fascinated to see open-source variations of this technology applied in such a way that the rider can tune the ABS to do some "strange" things. Application on other personal vehicles (scooters, skateboards, etc.) could be quite intriguing...

  • @russell2093
    @russell2093 Жыл бұрын

    great video mate. enjoyed that one

  • @Daffy0208
    @Daffy0208 Жыл бұрын

    Love it Rob .... just the same as the skeptics regarding emtbs (I was one), but I learned my lesson. I'll try it first before I make comment but I've no doubt that my next emtb will have the bosch ABS.

  • @RideWithMe_eu
    @RideWithMe_eu Жыл бұрын

    Perfect option for winter 👍. Nice video, thx

  • @onerider808
    @onerider808 Жыл бұрын

    Great video-thanks! I’d love to try this on my 250W mid-drive, here in Colorado. Instant subscribe.

  • @JodyHwd
    @JodyHwd Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @th_js
    @th_js Жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that you use metric unlike most other MTB-KZreadrs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mikldude9376
    @mikldude9376 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Rob , and i hope that fall did not hurt to much , you really put yourself out there mate to make these videos . As an old car guy that used to work in the motor industry , i have always thought that next to the seat belts in cars , ABS was the greatest single safety feature ever invented for vehicles , and seeing the title of ABS on bikes i was unsure how it go , but clearly it is also a benefit on bikes too . Cheers .

  • @TheCmmdk
    @TheCmmdk Жыл бұрын

    It is amazing to see this kind of tech on a bike. Even as a car mechanic, it is Super fun to se how this system help people ride faster. BUT. I think if people learn to just trust the system fully. And just sends the the breaks to 100%, and expects the system to safe then, and it somehow fails, as complicated systems dos from time to time. They will eate it harder then they would on a non abs bike. It is a dubbeld edge sword. That sayd great video!

  • @thierryfaquet7405

    @thierryfaquet7405

    Жыл бұрын

    No car mechanic would say that you’re safer without ABS 😂

  • @RpattoYT
    @RpattoYT Жыл бұрын

    I think ABS will become more and more common going forward. I can even see it being used front and back, as sacrilegious as that might sound. I fully expect a company to come out with a combined front/back ABS break and a single traditional rear lock up brake, so you can still get back out.

  • @alexbiketester
    @alexbiketester Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your statement on the independence of your review, much appreciated and important in this sphere. Interesting review. Look forward to trying it myself.

  • @left-peg5080
    @left-peg5080 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid - great music!

  • @ericm8811
    @ericm8811 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Rob rides emtb! Wicked good look at ABS! I've always applied both brakes in all braking situations. I'm not a rear wheel skider! A lot of the trails I ride are not regularly maintained so I don't want to cause excessive erosion! Ride ride ride!

  • @ELGOOGUOYKCUF
    @ELGOOGUOYKCUF Жыл бұрын

    I guess if you once try it there is no going back.. great video Rob!!

  • @hindesite
    @hindesite Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully we'll see all disks with the right pattern built in as a matter of course to make retrofitting ABS from any manufacturer easier.

  • @bikebrostouring
    @bikebrostouring Жыл бұрын

    Nice footage 👍🏻

  • @gerardoron2659
    @gerardoron2659 Жыл бұрын

    Rob excelente video👍

  • @Jan_Capek
    @Jan_Capek Жыл бұрын

    Exactly as I expected. I like it for some scenarios, but going back to non-ABS means crash. That is a worry.

  • @gerryg1151
    @gerryg1151 Жыл бұрын

    Rob, your videos are so well done, beautifully filmed, and precise, objective facts that anyone should grasp. I always look forward to them. Thank you. ABS does look like the future must-have or at least should-have tech.

  • @michaelbeeman4151
    @michaelbeeman4151 Жыл бұрын

    Great video about the ABS system. Can you tell us what glasses you are wearing? what is the chest-mounted camera setup?

  • @brendonnoble5227
    @brendonnoble5227 Жыл бұрын

    The final coment I think is the most important. If we get used to this technology will be worse riders for it? will this push us further into dangerous situations or what happens when it fails?

  • @justinbogart278

    @justinbogart278

    Жыл бұрын

    exactly, i'm not a fan...

  • @Terminator85BS

    @Terminator85BS

    Жыл бұрын

    I know i'm late to this, but as a motorcycle rider... ABS is absolutely incredible. in 10 years of (very defensive) riding, i've triggered it maybe 5 times, but one of those absolutely saved my life - being able to apply 100% braking power in a split second is miles better than what 99.9% of riders can do. Another one probably saved my bike from going down. It really blows my mind how a 400lbs bike just stops on a dime, it's insane. Now sure, on a bicycle the difference is much smaller, and especially on MTB it's much more about the experience and your own skill. But if you ever take that e-bike on a road, I can only recommend it. And i'll never ride a motorcycle without ABS in traffic - yes i never really learned how to manually brake well, but i'm glad i didn't have to, and had full power brakes available as a new rider. If i ever end up getting an e-bike i'll definitely look into it, as i commute on bicycle and would definitely enjoy the increased safety, even if i'm always a defenisve rider in traffic.

  • @Dietahvr
    @Dietahvr Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Rob, for this Video. this system with shimano levers is something i would totally slap on my gravity e-bike^^ since bosch is competing with shimano on e-bike system stuff it will probably not be on shimano breaks ever sadly. but maybe magura is comming up with actual usefull break levers one day^^

  • @K1989L
    @K1989L Жыл бұрын

    Holy Sh** that's cool! Now you made me wanna have one!

  • @SR104
    @SR104 Жыл бұрын

    For those not interested, capable or new to mtbing I can somewhat see the appeal. Personally I think (IMO) people should take the time and effort to learn bike craft rather than just substitute a skill with a technology.

  • @Kefir0

    @Kefir0

    Жыл бұрын

    The same can be said about suspension, or bigger wheels. Long travel 29-ners go over stuff really easy. Why don't we ride 26 hardtails instead and take some time and effort to learn skills?

  • @SR104

    @SR104

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kefir0 actually no, that's completely different. Advancements in suspension and differing wheel sizes are directly correlated with professional mtbers seeking performance enhancement (e.g. "super" enduro and progressive geometry), I'm not aware of any enduro, downhill or xc professionals looking for ABS. The introduction of ABS (IMO) is for the reasons I previously stated.

  • @benjy288

    @benjy288

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SR104 Correct, better suspension, and better tyres are performance improvements, where ABS isn't a performance improvement, its a safety net.

  • @kft4764

    @kft4764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@benjy288 Better braking is most definitely a performance improvement. It is also a safety net, but aside from improvements in acceleration the same can be argued that all performance improvements are safety nets. I don't know how you can watch the video where they proved the ABS system stops noticeably sooner with less risk and claim that isn't a performance improvement. Bike stops sooner, that's an improvement. Just like the transition from V brakes to disc brakes which gave improved braking distances/ power was most definitely a performance improvement and not just a safety net. As far as no professional riders asking for ABS, it is a novel technology for bikes. People generally don't ask for something that is not an option. Unless it is officially banned it will most undoubtedly make it's way onto every racer's bike as it is an undeniable performance improvement. Riders may not even wish to use it, but if they want to be competitive there will be no choice but to adapt once it is available. F1 cars are banned from using automatic transmissions, so they use paddle controlled DSG gearboxes because they shift faster and more reliably than a human with a gear lever and clutch pedal can. Gate keep less. Ride whatever you like however you like and let other people do the same.

  • @benjy288

    @benjy288

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kft4764 ABS doesn't give you better braking performance, it doesn't give you more grip, it only stops you from locking the wheel, all this video showed was that this guy didn't feel confident enough to brake harder with ABS off, hence why he stopped quicker with it on, and performance improvements like better tyres and suspension aren't safety nets, they won't stop you from crashing, they will give you a bigger safety margin at a given speed, but you'll more than likely just end up riding faster because of it. There's no way a professional downhill mtb rider would want ABS, it would more than likely be a liability, motocross bikes don't have ABS, motogp bikes don't have ABS, if it were a performance improvement motogp would be using it like they use traction control, but its not a performance improvement, its just a safety net.

  • @almabatekert_villanykorte3387
    @almabatekert_villanykorte3387 Жыл бұрын

    Having abs doesn't make your body position good for example,and just because it won't let you lock up the front,that doesn't mean you'll have good modulation,you still need actual braking skills. But it's still a cool thing

  • @Casualfulltime
    @Casualfulltime Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant tech!

  • @mosiowaty1573
    @mosiowaty1573 Жыл бұрын

    Okay, but HOW does it work? How does it modulate the braking power while keeping the system pressurized? Is it the same hydraulic circuit for the rider and for the ABS controller, or are they separated and pressure from the lever is just a setpoint for the controller?

  • @alanhawkins7591
    @alanhawkins7591 Жыл бұрын

    Modulating the brakes is all part of the skill and challenge of riding, this could take part of the riding experience away.

  • @jamiesteiger6140

    @jamiesteiger6140

    Жыл бұрын

    Reading the comments, this crowd is certainly different. Remove as many opportunities to learn skill.

  • @user7858
    @user78583 ай бұрын

    @Rob: Thanks for the impressive video. Do you happen to know, if the ABS mode was set to "Trail" or "Allroad"? "Trail" would have been closer to "no ABS" than the soft "Allroad".

  • @EdRochon
    @EdRochon Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I'm sure this will be the future of MTB.

  • @rodp.1
    @rodp.1 Жыл бұрын

    This actually looks very beneficial, I've flown over the bars after squeezing the front brakes too hard on a trail. If this technology becomes widespread, I'd love to add it to my bikes

  • @HavokTheorem

    @HavokTheorem

    Жыл бұрын

    Won't help you since going otb is the result of your weight distribution in relation to the braking force. If anything, the added braking power you can exploit with abs will make it more likely that you'll over balance if grip level increases. The computer can avoid locking up, but it can't tell how much you need to stop. If you are relying on the abs unit to modulate for you, you will be simply using 'as much grip as there is'. Without actually having to know that yourself, you lose some control.

  • @sans_2031
    @sans_2031 Жыл бұрын

    Are you going to make a video on the new Evil Epocalypse? ☺

  • @windaddict
    @windaddict Жыл бұрын

    What model are the glasses / goggles you are wearing in this video?

  • @andrewnorris5415
    @andrewnorris5415 Жыл бұрын

    Great. Could imagine it would work very well on ultra steep loose descents too! Would love to see how it handles ice and slick mud too. What next, 2wd ebikes for the ultimate traction?

  • @neilbenton1152
    @neilbenton1152 Жыл бұрын

    Wet grass going downhill gives me the willies so I'd love this !!

  • @maddoxjohnson9862
    @maddoxjohnson9862 Жыл бұрын

    this is absolutely siiiiick!!! although i would hate for racing to become MORE pay to win than it already is becoming. I love it for certain use cases but man... its a tough one morally. Seems like it takes a lot of the thrill out of riding, but I guess I just need to try it for myself! sick vid.

  • @slowcyclist4324

    @slowcyclist4324

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it’s necessary to recognise that money is also part of one’s skill set, and is no more or less valid than any other factors such as luck, talent or hard work is for that matter. So imo, pay to win is a very valid way to win too. Some may invest in time to practice and win, others invest money to buy speed. Nothing wrong either way.

  • @maddoxjohnson9862

    @maddoxjohnson9862

    Жыл бұрын

    @@slowcyclist4324 that is an absolutely valid point bro.

  • @zEndersShadowz
    @zEndersShadowz Жыл бұрын

    Bosch Smart System 2 on this bike too. That new mini bluetooth remote is nice.

  • @SpencerBaum
    @SpencerBaum Жыл бұрын

    Seems like it works well. My biggest issue is that it's one more peice of tech that could easily break and surely will not be user serviceable

  • @jamesmarchant5837

    @jamesmarchant5837

    Жыл бұрын

    Knowing Bosch. Almost def not

  • @emveeess839

    @emveeess839

    Жыл бұрын

    super reliable zero maintenance on motos. same tech. I want to hate it but it will be a gamechanger.

  • @drdentz

    @drdentz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamesmarchant5837 the problem is going to be liability. If people temper with their Abs and then crash it there will be insurance claims. Definitely in the US. And then it's getting complicated if the end user fucked it up or if it was an inherent problem with the system from the beginning

  • @schadowization

    @schadowization

    Жыл бұрын

    @@drdentz i'll point to motorcycles again. It's a closed system, the most prevalent "hack" is to pull the fuse and disable the system... Which you can just do here. I really don't see any reason to tamper with the system if you can already just disable it

  • @fillfreakin2245
    @fillfreakin2245 Жыл бұрын

    Will this increase or decrease the amount of brake bumps on trails?

  • @sepg5084
    @sepg5084 Жыл бұрын

    In the future i won't be surprised if we'd have AI-assisted self balancing and self pedalling eMTBs too. Adding weight, cost, complexity, and pulling the skill ceiling down is the future of the sport.

  • @GloryholedMyDadWhoops

    @GloryholedMyDadWhoops

    Жыл бұрын

    Horse!

  • @RandomKSandom
    @RandomKSandom Жыл бұрын

    How does it degrade when the battery goes flat? Eg face out, cut out, warning sound? How long does the ABS battery last?

  • @lefthorse1
    @lefthorse1 Жыл бұрын

    That would be a theme for a real challenge with other mountain bikers

  • @sharpbends
    @sharpbends Жыл бұрын

    That's the battery/ power requirements for the ABS controller ?

  • @JeffKendallWeed
    @JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

    But, How long will it take for UCI to ban it in competition? 😂 for reals tho, EXCELLENT video! It’s the first I’ve watched of your channel, about to watch some more. 👍

  • @oliverpohlmann8322
    @oliverpohlmann8322 Жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what I was thinking, going back on a non ABS Brake will be dangerous. I'm sure it kind of destroys u're brake finger feeling by the fact u're not the one controlling the pressure! Seems like a really nice and good working system but may not for everybody. It's nice that Magura is pushing forward and this will probably take some work back from the dentists😉

  • @ItsMorbinTime03

    @ItsMorbinTime03

    Жыл бұрын

    Also magura levers are very unreliable. It adds cost if they fail, and you can't replace them with shimano levers.

  • @gregoryaraganto9378
    @gregoryaraganto9378 Жыл бұрын

    I do have that ! It's called regenerative braking, and in combination with torque sensor it's much more efficient than the middrive motor.

  • @dubmob151
    @dubmob151 Жыл бұрын

    2:35 "Variation" in front and rear-The fly in ointment seems to be if you apply both brakes, and lock up the rear, the system will think it's acceptable to lock up the front as well. Unless it implements some kind of algorithm to detect the rate of deceleration as part of the operation. 5:45 This test indicates the rear is not sensed as was stated earlier though.

  • @Yopethop
    @Yopethop Жыл бұрын

    Complètement dingue on va finir par inventer la motocross si ça continue 😱 ah zut quelqu'un me souffle dans l'oreillette que ça existe déjà ?!?! 🤭🤭

  • @carloshenriquealvesdossant8855
    @carloshenriquealvesdossant8855 Жыл бұрын

    Rob, please, release the evaluation of your latest CHEEB, i'm waiting! Cheers!

  • @tombacon1
    @tombacon1 Жыл бұрын

    I can't remember many instances of locking up my front wheel unintentionally and I don't particularly like the idea of ABS on a MTB. Part of the joy of MTB is developing a 'feel' for the bike and trail, I think this takes away from that somewhat. Seems like an unnecessary addition to the MTB world but that's just my opinion.

  • @Coolcmsc

    @Coolcmsc

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t have a view - haven’t tried it unlike you - but the same continues to be said about hard tails vs full sus. Do you eschew full sus for the same perfectly valid reasons/

  • @Designandrew

    @Designandrew

    Жыл бұрын

    normal mtb i agree but I would want abs on an e bike

  • @enzochoi923
    @enzochoi923 Жыл бұрын

    I suspect that riders at the highest level, with a complete understanding and possession of their bike * may * be able to outdo an abs system. however, for * at least * 90% of riders, this system is a gamechanger. I do fear for the braking instinct I've developed not being learned, the long term no-service reliability for someone who knows nothing about their bike is an area of concern. additionally, I think braking is good to learn for biking everywhere (what do your braking instincts tell you when you get on a loaner or beater bike?) I was able to ride a 30 year old hardtail with horrible tires in the rain recently, and I think my braking instinct was the deciding factor between a sloshed-with-mud-miserable crash, and a slightly less muddy safe ride.

  • @erichbachman7363
    @erichbachman7363 Жыл бұрын

    Can this be ran with a manual bike/ not e-bike?

  • @byrdb90
    @byrdb90 Жыл бұрын

    What happens if you pull the front brake while doing a wheelie?

  • @PePratiMTBRoma
    @PePratiMTBRoma Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rob.......Is a mondraker crafty 2023?;)

  • @keithreed5009
    @keithreed5009 Жыл бұрын

    When you were braking in a straight line with ABS on you were locking the rear wheel. If the system measures difference in wheel speeds, how can it work with the rear wheel not rotating?

  • @tamasvarga67

    @tamasvarga67

    Жыл бұрын

    It just takes additional information from the rear wheel. It will intervene if the front wheel is rotating slower than the rear. It’s not doing anything if it’s the other way around and it relies on the front sensor only.

  • @LevoRider
    @LevoRider Жыл бұрын

    Funny, that’s what a lot analog MTB riders said about eMTB’s until they rode one up a trail.🥴

  • @RobRidesEMTB

    @RobRidesEMTB

    Жыл бұрын

    😆true!

  • @nobody617

    @nobody617

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats what will happen to class one riders when they ride class 3 :)

  • @h0nda1
    @h0nda1 Жыл бұрын

    Off road abs is amazing on modern adventure motorcycles, it will only get better.

  • @mtbboy1993
    @mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын

    I don't need it, but I want to be able to lock up the brakes intentionally for advanced moves. With proper brakes you can modulate and have power.

  • @mattyice4001
    @mattyice4001 Жыл бұрын

    Rob I like your channel a lot. Those glasses when riding: YES. Those glasses when not riding: HARD NO

  • @hughoneill6555
    @hughoneill6555 Жыл бұрын

    recommendations for snowdon?

  • @-enyo-
    @-enyo- Жыл бұрын

    Would be nice to see how it works on a steep, muddy and with wet roots trail.

  • @papalazarou7880
    @papalazarou7880 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing, can’t wait until it’s available for everyone. It’ll be like Airwiz etc at first so will be on £10K bikes first.

  • @thebeaglebeat3615
    @thebeaglebeat3615 Жыл бұрын

    So how does it sense the front & rear wheel speed differential & not lock up the front wheel, when the rear wheel is locked up? Must have additional single wheel sensing, eg speed reduction more than x means the front wheel, is locking up, if it can't sense- use the rear wheel for speed comparison. Nice tech

  • @AMPJ08
    @AMPJ08 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a stoppie? Or go over the bars?

  • @TedKidd
    @TedKidd Жыл бұрын

    Neat. Made me think differently about this.

  • @256shadesofgrey
    @256shadesofgrey Жыл бұрын

    Can this be powered by a dynamo on a non-electric bike?

  • @nigelrandtoul8646
    @nigelrandtoul8646 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting it works when the rear is locked and when the front is rotating faster than the rear. So there must be a line of code dedicated to when the rear is locked, otherwise it wouldn't know how much abs to apply ???

  • @user-of9px7gg9e
    @user-of9px7gg9e Жыл бұрын

    Not sure if I missed where you declared this is an Ad?

  • @tonygregg6957
    @tonygregg6957 Жыл бұрын

    It looks like they could easily build that sensor ring into the rotor, seems like a bit of an afterthought given it's mostly Magura brakes. I'm really curious to know how it works in a situatoin like test 2. You've clearly got the back wheel locked up so what is it checking the front rotation against? Seems to work but is there any chance it could be psycholigical? you thought it was working so you pulled harder, whereas in reality the rear wheel lock up means it's not fully working? Maybe they use some sort of estimate from just before the rear wheel lock up. So many questions.

  • @RobRidesEMTB

    @RobRidesEMTB

    Жыл бұрын

    I know what you are saying, but it still works with the rear wheel locked. It must fallback to single front sensor when the rear is locked.

  • @tonygregg6957

    @tonygregg6957

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RobRidesEMTB As an analog mtber I'm starting to get really jealous of all the tech being thrown at EMTBs, this and auto shift are really tempting me.

  • @blurglide
    @blurglide Жыл бұрын

    If the rear wheel can lock, and the front wheel depends on the speed difference between the front and rear wheels, how does it work when the rear is locked?

  • @JorenMathews

    @JorenMathews

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably checks for rotation on the front wheel alone if the rear wheel isn't rotating?

  • @andrewvantassel5181

    @andrewvantassel5181

    Жыл бұрын

    It likely looks for the speed the front wheel is slowing down. I think it's possible the rear wheel sensor is used for the speedometer partially. Maybe rear speed sensors will be used for traction control in the future, which may be far fetched but who knows

  • @nickolaslandon4640
    @nickolaslandon4640 Жыл бұрын

    This would be amazing on a Surron or Talaria!

  • @shellderp
    @shellderp10 ай бұрын

    is this only for ebikes?

  • @kountification
    @kountification Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rob! Great content as usual !! Q to you or anybody knowing the answer? What is the brand of the Aluminium Emtb with the split top tube at the front that you ride at 4:04 let's say?!! Thank you!

  • @RobRidesEMTB

    @RobRidesEMTB

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a Mondraker 👍

  • @kountification

    @kountification

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RobRidesEMTB Thanks, Rob!! Did you enjoy that bike? It looks great...!! I have an Orbea H15 22' upgraded that I enjoyed a lot before but now the top bolt of the rear shock is bent and stuck inside. So I am keeping my eyes peeled for other bikes!!

  • @MrMesVentes
    @MrMesVentes Жыл бұрын

    @Tom Stanton did it long ago. The funny thing is that his design looks a lot like the Bosch one.

  • @nosreuter
    @nosreuter Жыл бұрын

    I'm certain I would get down those insanely steep loose downhills faster and with considerably fewer washouts if I had ABS. So it's probably both fun and confidence inspiring. But as with all performance enhancing technology I'm hesitant when it takes away from my skills development. But the same thing could be said about having more powerful brakes, which also improves confidence and faster descents. So I think my biggest concern would be that a lot of the new bike technology we see increases our speed on the trails, which is a potential increased hazard in it self 🤷

  • @stephankyle6460
    @stephankyle6460 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the self driving bikes. Trail keep assist and eye tracking software complete with monthly subscription.

  • @asdasdasdasdasd9795

    @asdasdasdasdasd9795

    Жыл бұрын

    I personally can't wait for self driving cars with monthly subscriptions on everything but the infotainment system which can be used for displaying ads ;-))

  • @anibalbibal
    @anibalbibal Жыл бұрын

    i wonder what happens if you try a stoppie with that system

  • @boniedwa
    @boniedwa Жыл бұрын

    More gadgets = more things can break during ride.

  • @sztigirigi
    @sztigirigi Жыл бұрын

    What I don't like is added complexity and weight. And I honestly don't know how I could live without locking my front wheel up? I mean switchbacks are one of the nicest trail features.

  • @pintoproof5728
    @pintoproof5728 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe the stand still would differ a lot when doing a hard break with the right technique?

  • @hrdtduck
    @hrdtduck Жыл бұрын

    Rob, I do love your channel, I thought you said you are going to buy, with your own money, a Poli Voima? In regard to this antilock thing, up front, on the road, I agree to degree. However, I have to say what you say about skidding the rear brake is what we all do...ahhhh no, I do my level best to never skid the brakes no matter what the situation creates. For one reason, bike control, for another skidding on the trail eventually ruins the trail. I am sure you understand what I am saying where some favorite downhills have been ruined by the shudder bumps that the rear brake skidding creates. I would rather you promote riding without skidding. I am a pretty aggressive rider (now since 1970 before there were any MTB bikes) I have learned to be as fast as I want to be, faster when I want to be than my fellow riders yet not skid the rear wheel. It can be done artfully and be as fast as ever

  • @funkyribs
    @funkyribs Жыл бұрын

    No more stoppies/endos?

  • @nobody617
    @nobody617 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! I lock up my front wheel and crash many times a day on the trail. Been in the hospital dozens of time from this. At least once a week. People tell me to pay attention to what im doing, but i refuse. I do what i want, i run with gangs.

  • @tomriley_bike

    @tomriley_bike

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @martynweigh4541

    @martynweigh4541

    Жыл бұрын

    yesssss mate!

  • @SherazChoudhary
    @SherazChoudhary Жыл бұрын

    Might even be more beneficial for gravel/road bikes with a rigid front fork. Moving the weight back quickly to do panic breaking is not always feasible. Modulating disk brakes with a rigid fork, more forward geometry and light bike isn't always easy.

  • @oliverbourne9599
    @oliverbourne9599 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like Mondraker 2023 will have that system then by the looks of that test bike 3:19

  • @rufuszhu
    @rufuszhu Жыл бұрын

    How about endo?

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