Cyclocross - Brake setup

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kbabin
09-30-05, 01:23 PM
Does anyone setup the brake lever "reversed"? Where the left brake controls the rear and the right controls the front?

Kev

Surferbruce
09-30-05, 02:01 PM
lots of cx racers set up this way as it allows you to brake during the dismount. you can approach the dismounts a lot faster and get your right hand on the top tube while still slowing.
islenska
09-30-05, 03:23 PM
yep, i do. for racing...dismounts are easier this way because you can have your left hand on the lever and brake if you need to without popping the bike up.

jfmckenna
09-30-05, 03:34 PM
I do too. I like except for how confusing it gets when I start riding my road bike again.
Adroit
10-01-05, 09:08 PM
It can get confusing if you have ever ridden a motorcycle...........