Recently I spent a few days at Glentress with the team at Cube checking out the new Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC ABS 750 that is likely to be a contender in the best electric mountain bike category. I at first got apprehensively familiar with the second generation of the Bosch anti-lock braking system on the trails that'll host the world's best mountain bike riders in August for the UCI World Championship cross-country races.
Before I had a first ride I wondered if I actually needed the ABS safety technology. Would it restrict the enjoyment of being able to lock up the back wheel, perform endos or take away my own braking style? However, after a few days of testing, I can safely say yes, I loved it and read on below to find out why.
