All you need to know about the latest e-bike anti-lock braking systems

Is anti-lock braking fundamental to e-bike safety?

ABS Systems
(Image credit: Rachel Sokal)

Over the last year, the rapid growth the e-bike market has seemed to gain even more pace. This progress has been aided by the huge developments in motors, batteries and componentry allowing bike manufactures to offer a much wider range of bikes.  

One ‘component’ that is starting to become increasingly common is ABS, an anti-lock braking system. We spoke to Jack Pullar and Chris Astle of Bosch eBike Systems, and Fabio Todeschini, co-founder and CEO of Blubrake, to find out a little more about how it works.  

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