Which levers to front/left brakes?
07-20-11, 12:56 PM
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Which levers to front/left brakes?
According to Sheldon:
"In the U.S.A., de-facto government regulation has made left-front [brakes] all but compulsory for new bikes to be sold."
Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
"In the U.S.A., de-facto government regulation has made left-front [brakes] all but compulsory for new bikes to be sold."
Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
07-20-11, 01:02 PM
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Read what Sheldon said again. (You might want to consult a dictionary if you don't know what all the words mean.)
He does suggest the desirability (for some riders) of switching the right lever cabling so that it activates the front brake, but I believe all bikes come standard with the right-rear/left-front arrangement. Manufacturers and dealers don't want some newb doing an endo when they jam on the right lever.
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I have a right front brake configuration. Just out of motorcycle habits. It makes more sense to me.
07-20-11, 01:06 PM
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According to Sheldon:
"In the U.S.A., de-facto government regulation has made left-front [brakes] all but compulsory for new bikes to be sold."
Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
"In the U.S.A., de-facto government regulation has made left-front [brakes] all but compulsory for new bikes to be sold."
Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
07-20-11, 02:15 PM
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According to Sheldon:
"In the U.S.A., de-facto government regulation has made left-front [brakes] all but compulsory for new bikes to be sold."
Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
"In the U.S.A., de-facto government regulation has made left-front [brakes] all but compulsory for new bikes to be sold."
Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
To answer your question
Left front
Right rear
07-20-11, 03:07 PM
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On the bicycle it's left front, right rear. My main mode of transportaion is a Harley. I've never had an issue with the brake lever positions on each machine being absolutely automatic for my brain. My brain knows which one I'm on and adjusts without thought.
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In the UK it is always the right lever that operates the front brake. I guess it is because we drive on the left, but I think it makes sense as a default position as in my view you want the most important brake operated by your stronger hand.
08-06-12, 03:20 PM
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Put brain in gear prior to posting. What can I say?? I like the "kick back on pedal to stop rear brake". That's how I learned to ride in 1953.
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Really? My 90's era Trek 1100 and my De Rosa Idol both came to me with Right-Rear arrangement. I thought this was a universal setup, but maybe I'm actually in the minority. Certainly, this something important to specify when having a bike built.
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
POLL: What is your brakes setup?
08-07-12, 06:27 AM
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Even after spending over 40 years riding both bicycles and motorcycles, I don't think I have ever confused the two.
Bicycles: right-rear, left-front on all.
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Maybe he revived it because newer members were not here to take part in the earlier discussions or other threads. How many "Who uses a Road ID?" or "Whats up with SS and FG bike?" or "Clipless pedals?" threads do we need? As many as necessary for each Forum member to get answers to their questions whether they have just joined or been members for years. Lighten up.
08-07-12, 09:55 AM
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Maybe he revived it because newer members were not here to take part in the earlier discussions or other threads. How many "Who uses a Road ID?" or "Whats up with SS and FG bike?" or "Clipless pedals?" threads do we need? As many as necessary for each Forum member to get answers to their questions whether they have just joined or been members for years. Lighten up.
08-07-12, 09:59 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Now if you all look even closer you will see that the person he is "demeaning" is the OP which is actually himself. I think he was admitting that he screwed up.
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Throw the stick!!!!
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