To Brake or Not To Brake....

[Campverdefela]

I'm thinking 2 foot brake petals, then I can jam on both feet like I do in my cage sometimes..

[BajaRon]

I'm thinking 2 foot brake petals, then I can jam on both feet like I do in my cage sometimes..

That and a boat anchor..... just in case!

[ARtraveler]

I am a bit surprised at the results of the poll. Almost twice as many in favor of the added brake lever.

I also got surprised when I initiated a poll about wanting a bigger engine for the Spyder. Two to one wanted to keep the engine we had and not go to a bigger one.

[asp125]

Did a canyon run today on the Spyder. A couple of times I wanted a hand brake to be able to trail brake the apex like I do with a bike. It's much harder to modulate with the foot; I can't feather the brakes AND hang off at the same time. Must practice.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I would be interesting to know how many of that 34% against have ever had handbrake experience prior to the Spyder ?????? I'm guessing at least half of them haven't and have no clue what they are missing. Fear of the unknown comes to mind........(No offense intended)

I have had the fear of the unknown syndrome myself when I was first introduced to the Spyder with the SE transmission. I thought the SE was a stupid idea and also thought it would be nothing but problems, so I bought the manual instead.

Long story short.......after learning about it and driving one, my next Spyder will be a SE. And if this 34% crowd had the opportunity to ride and get used to a Spyder with a handbrake option, this number would greatly reduce .

I agree with Randy on 110 %, especially the SE-5 tranny.....when I bought my first Spyder a used 08 ( in 09 ) I actually had a choice of the manual or the SE-5.....I opted for the Manual....Now that I also have an SE, I would not have gotten the Manual.....JMHO.......Mike