I think what is often missing from these ABS discussions is that when someone says they would like an ABS off switch, they're usually not talking about this:
but instead this (and much steeper, wetter, and greasier than it looks in the photo):
I absolutely can double-dog guarantee you that I can put anyone on a steep greasy dowhill terrain where you absolutely-positively want ABS off. Now granted, many (perhaps most) people won't ever ride in these conditions and that's peachy. But this is not a one-size fits all situation. And that's why a switch is a good thing. It makes the bike more versatile and versatility is what adventure bikes are supposed to be about.
- Mark
but instead this (and much steeper, wetter, and greasier than it looks in the photo):
I absolutely can double-dog guarantee you that I can put anyone on a steep greasy dowhill terrain where you absolutely-positively want ABS off. Now granted, many (perhaps most) people won't ever ride in these conditions and that's peachy. But this is not a one-size fits all situation. And that's why a switch is a good thing. It makes the bike more versatile and versatility is what adventure bikes are supposed to be about.
- Mark