For Brake Force One, the ABS is perfect for e-mountain bikes, as high speeds prevail here and the innovative braking system should also pave the way for inexperienced riders to perform safe braking maneuvers without locked wheels. There is also one reason in favor of the e-bike: the system, originally developed for an electric bike prototype by car manufacturer VW, requires electricity - which is supplied by the e-bike's on-board battery.

The electronics required for ABS control are fully integrated into the ABS actuator and the actuator can be positioned anywhere on the wheel between the brake lever and brake calliper. There is a speed sensor in the brake calliper and the actuator has its Canbus interface, which is used by numerous e-bike systems. The ABS system also offers a connection to the e-bike display.The functional principle is based on the ABS algorithm using a combination of different sensors to detect whether one of the wheels is threatening to lock up or whether the rear wheel is lifting off due to over-braking of the front wheel and a rollover is imminent. In this case, the ABS actuator disconnects the hydraulic connection between the brake lever and brake calliper and then automatically regulates the brake pressure. The actuator works so quickly that it intervenes as soon as the wheel threatens to lock and not only when it is already locked. In this way, safe braking should also be guaranteed when braking on bends.The ABS is currently designed exclusively for the H20 brake from Brake Force One for the front and/or rear wheel. The start of series production is planned for 2017. An OEM version for the front wheel only is also planned for 2017, which could lead to a wider distribution of the ABS. And last but not least: the weight? The manufacturer states 250 grams per wheel.

www.brakeforceone.de