Dirt cheap ABS alternative?

[dazco]

Someone posted this site at RAT and it's another one of those "does it really work" things like dyna beads etc. If it does it would be a revelation, as you could have a system that works similar to ABS for 480 per caliper ! But i don't know what to believe till someone unbiased that I could trust has experience with it, and it's a thing that you may use for years and never really have the opportunity (or should i say misfortune) to truly evaluate it. Looks at the testimonials too, even tho we don't know how real they are or whether those people really know how good it is or isn't. Theres a page that shows how it works too.
http://www.tcbbrakesystems.com

 

[DaveM]

Interesting idea for sure but I have always been a bit funny about safety equipment if you want something that works and you can count on when your really need to purchase the real thing

 

[The Seeker]

I was hoping that you could buy a set of them and then report back to us if it was a waste of YOUR money or not.

 

[Dilligaf]

Brakes is one system I would never take a chance with.

 

[CarlS]

+1 I agree with Gary.

 

[Silli]

My profession is that of hydraulic engineering, and I am not impressed with this gadget. What is described is the equivalent to introducing some air bubbles into the brake lines. They also talk about removing "shocks". The only thing that can introduce shock into an hydraulic brake system would be a warped disc, or one with a high spot, which is quite unlikely.

I see no benifit, but am open to correction..........

 

[DaveM]

Lol no chance of me being the test pilot here thanks

 

[dazco]

Hmmmm....ok. I'll trust you guys before I'd trust myself on something like this, tho it did seem good to me. Guess i'll just have to rely om my lightning fast 58 year old reflexes. Plus more money for beer. :y24:

 

[DaveM]

Yes the more money for beer sounds good

 

[The Seeker]

Brakes are for girls anyhow......

I don't even bother with brake levers, pads, or pedals.....just extra weight you know!

That way, I never have to worry about my brakes locking. I have TRUE anti-lock brakes!

 

[CarlS]

 

[rodhotter]

ABS systems are said to out stop a pro rider which most of us are not, i would pay for a factory setup for sure

 

[Silli]

For a lot less money ($0.00) all you need do is introduce 10ml of air into your brake hoses. Doing so will achieve EXACTLY the same as the above item.

No thanks!!