Below is Cycle Matters Test Information and Test Results where TCB got a "Spectactular" Rating of 9.8 out of 10
18.5 feet vs. 29.33 feet
(With TCB vs. With Stock Brakes)
"TCB Braking System for Motorcycles - A Review"
May 4, 2011
-Cycle Matters
Test conditions:
Our test rider is an experienced road rider and former competitive road and trail racer. The TCB test we conducted was at 35 MPH for all runs. We taped an area on the roadway to assure consistency of our review. In each run, we applied brakes at the same speed and at the same location. When braking, we applied the brake as hard as possible without locking the rear brake and focusing on hard braking on the front. We did however lock the back wheel on several attempts.
At the end of each run, we recorded the stopping point with tape and marker.
Motorcycle stop distance before installing Traction Control Brake component:
Run Distance First Run 29 Feet Second Run 32 Feet Third Run 27 Feet
(Average 29.33 Feet)
After installing the TCB system, we rode around briefly to get accustomed to how the brakes felt before running the test.
We did lock the rear brake with the TCB system briefly on the last run trying to see how hard we could push it. Even though the brakes locked, the bike felt more controlled and tracked better even with the wheel locked.
Motorcycle stop distance after installing Traction Control Braking component:
Run Distance to Stop First Run 22 Feet Second Run 18 Feet Third Run 15.5 Feet
(Average 18.5 feet)
The TCB equipped FLHX required an average of 10.83 feet less to stop than with the stock brakes. The TCB system performs much better than stock brakes.
Summary and Value
TCB helps to increase the amount of wheel slip during aggressive braking maneuvers by using different amounts of traction. During aggressive braking maneuvers or “panic” stops, the TCB allows the tire to rotate and the driver experiences more control of the vehicle, because more than a small area of the tire’s surface is used. The wheel is more likely to lock without any form of Anti-Lock or TCB resulting in skidding out of control.
The TCB system works every time you brake and at any speed to help prevent the wheels from locking. Once installed, the TCB becomes an integral part of the brake system.
In the event that the diaphragm ruptures (the diaphragm is what provides the Traction Control Braking System benefits) normal braking resumes and the integrity of the original brake system is not compromised.
TCB, at $159.00 per system (front & rear) compared to over $1,000.00 for factory ABS, is a very inexpensive brake system improvement. Improved Traction Control Braking means increased rider confidence.
TCB comes with a lifetime warranty.
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