Second attempt with Bosch-Magura

Bosch is embarking on the second stage of ABS in cooperation with Magura. Bosch has had the anti-lock braking system in its portfolio since 2017. This first ABS generation was characterized by a voluminous box in front of the head tube, which was only very hesitantly accepted by the market. The Swabians have now presented the second generation of ABS and are rolling it out with different modes adaptable for e-mountainbikes, e-bikes and e-cargobikes. The common denominator in each case is the necessary brake from Magura, the MTB C ABS. This brake is characterized by a long lever and a large oil reservoir on the lever. Bosch has developed the ABS Trail for e-mountainbikes.

ABS on the front wheel

When the brake levers are fully applied, the Magura ABS components reduce the brake pressure on the front wheel electronically controlled by the Bosch eBike ABS so that it does not lock up. As with a car, the pedelec then brakes at intervals until it comes to a standstill. Steerability is maintained and the biker remains safe and stable in the saddle.

Lift control for the rear wheel

The intelligent rear wheel lift-off control even reduces the possibility of the rear wheel lifting off when the front wheel overbrakes extremely hard. Especially on slippery surfaces or on downhill gradients, this can prevent unsightly handlebar drops and rollovers, Magura continues

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New braking path for Shimano

Another path for the arrival of ABS on mountain bikes is Shimano: the Japanese component giant is - quite surprisingly - entering into a cooperation with the Italian ABS specialist Blubrake. The highlight here is that the integration works with the familiar Shimano disc brakes, which differ significantly in terms of ergonomics from the Magura components, which are reminiscent of motorcycles. Shimano's high market penetration in disc brake systems could lead to further acceptance of ABS among buyers.

Blubrake has already placed its ABS on the market, for example Stromer works with this ABS system. The anti-lock braking system from Shimano by Blubrake can be integrated into the frame of e-bikes. The parts are built and supplied by Shimano and, as mentioned, are compatible with a wide range of Shimano brakes and e-bike systems. According to the current communication, Shimano is focusing on city e-bikes and e-cargobikes with regard to ABS; an e-mountainbike-specific version as with Bosch is not in the program for the time being.

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