ABS the question

[Road kill]

I'm starting to like Darwin more and more.

Until somebody fucks up an then your all over them like a safety nazi right.

I often wonder of you have any real opinion outside of just disagreeing with everything Ed say's.

Guess we will never know,,,or care

[madandy]

I have raced cars with ABS, on track and always dectivate it for best braking performance.
On a road vehicle I beleive its advantageous in a panic scenario. Most times, being alert enough to avoid a close call, let alone need to use emergency techniques the ABS isn't necessary but that one time you just might be happy the computer stopped you locking the front tyre is enough for me to say I'd choose it on a new bike over a bike not so equipped.

[Tryhard]

Dont have abs on my bike. I understand how it worx sort of. Can someone please explain in dumbass language so I understand. How does it work when your front wheel is turning around a corner. Does it stand the bike up?

[Hitcher]

There's a question missing from the poll:

ABS, it's OK but I wouldn't solely base a bike purchase on whether or not the bike had it fitted.

[Dave-]

I've heard it varies in it's ability quite widely, as does the traction control.

[Big Dave]

I have all the ABS I need in my cerebellum and right hand.

Yep. That was my initial reaction when the concept first appeared on bikes. Doan need no steenkin' etc etc.

Remember that scene where Fonzie has to admit he was wrrrr.....wro.......wrrrrrr.....may not have been right.

Experience with a number of test bikes since has convinced me to go with the backup. 's all it is - backup.

Like I said earlier - depending on vehicle too.

[Devil]

If I didn't commute daily in heavy traffic, in any weather I would most likely be a little more ambivalent about the topic.

I have to say though, having that backup available for panic situations is good. Particularly when you're riding down a sopping wet bus lane and some fucking numpty pedestrian appears jogging through from the stopped traffic on your right and right into the buslane in front of you. Boy did he shit his pants when he noticed that the lane wasn't actually empty.

[Katman]

I often wonder of you have any real opinion outside of just disagreeing with everything Ed say's.

Who are you? Ed's boyfriend?

[Maha]

78% of the votes so far are from people who have absolutely no knowledge of ABS, I still dont get why that question is even there?
All KB polls have a flaw, this one is no exception.

[Edbear]

Funny to note that all the naysayers are those who have never had it or used it, whereas all those who have used it or tested it are all for it. But that's the KB way I guess.

Those who poo-poo the idea all reckon they have the necessary skills, but don't seem to appreciate that those who are for it are maybe far more experienced and qualified to make a decision on it than they are, especially in the light of their personal experience with it.

Again, that's the KB way.

[Katman]

Funny to note that all the naysayers are those who have never had it or used it

Really Ed? As I've already said, I've ridden many bikes with ABS.

[Edbear]

Really Ed? As I've already said, I've ridden many bikes with ABS.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion, just seems most everyone else who have used it are for it, including racers, testers and instructors and those who do many thousands of miles a year on all manner of bikes and terrain. Note the comments from respected members on here, and in the links I posted.

As I said earlier I have no problem with you doing as you are. I just don't tend to view your opinions as having any worth, that's all...

[sootie]

I have ABS braking in the car & have never ridden a bike with ABS. I have tried it & like it in the car.

I think the idea of having it on a bike is very good BUT:

as with any piece of new technology you do need to become familiar with it.

ADVICE: When new to it, take the vehicle somewhere quiet & use it. Get to know the feel of exactly what it is likely to do.

Otherwise you will be like a person from the first world when faced with using a cell phone to avert a disaster.

[Katman]

People seem to think that ABS gives them special powers.

The reality is that two identical bikes, one with ABS and one without, can actually stop in exactly the same distance.

It's just that one of them could be stopped by a monkey in that distance.

[pzkpfw]

People seem to think that ABS gives them special powers.

The reality is that two identical bikes, one with ABS and one without, can actually stop in exactly the same distance.

It's just that one of them could be stopped by a monkey in that distance.

Are you not the person who thinks that most of us are monkeys?