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AltRider DualControl brake system
By Steven M. Green #198919 THE BEST
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“farkle” that I’ve heard is that the item is a “functional” accessory that adds “sparkle.” AltRider hit the mark for the R 1200 GS and the F 800 GS with their newly released DualControl Brake System, a dual level platform that bolts on to the brake pedal. One of
the obvious visual differ-
ences between the 1200 GS and the Adventure model is the dual position brake pedal. The reason for providing a dual position is simply that a rider’s foot is oriented at about 90 degrees to his or her shin, and when standing, a rider’s legs are straight, but when sit- ting, they are bent forward. The brake pedal is oriented for the sitting posi- tion, so when standing while riding off pavement, it becomes a long throw
to reach the rear brake. In a panic brak- ing scenario, the extra tenths of a second can be critical. The Adventure has a spring-loaded, flip-down extension that solves the reach problem but requires the rider to get off the bike and adjust it to the up or down position. “Sometimes the best ideas are the sim-
ple ones,” quipped Jeremy LeBreton, owner of AltRider. After spending some time on a new GS to which I bolted the DualControl, I have to agree; the con- cept and the execution are very well done. The DualControl Brake System is
actually a family of components. GS owners can simply buy the enlarged pedal and buy one of two different height steps that bolt to the pedal. They also can configure the pedal with a
The Altrider DualControl Brake Systems allows riders better control while seated or standing.
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BMW OWNERS NEWS April 2016
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