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bicycle chain
Here's some dumb questions.... Why is the chain on a bicycle on the right side? Is there any logical reasons?
And why is the chain on the left side on a motorcycle?
Who decided what and why?
And why is the chain on the left side on a motorcycle?
Who decided what and why?
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Bikes used to have thread on freewheels. With the chain on the right side, a conventionally threaded freewheel tightens itself onto the hub as you pedal. If you turned it around and put the freewheel on the left side, it would unscrew itself.
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Bikes used to have thread on freewheels. With the chain on the right side, a conventionally threaded freewheel tightens itself onto the hub as you pedal. If you turned it around and put the freewheel on the left side, it would unscrew itself.
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Originally Posted by Philatio
True, but I think the freewheel was probably designed like it is to function with the chain on the right side. But maybe they couldn't figure out how to switch it. What do I know?
Hey, funnier things have happened.....
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Originally Posted by stevegor
Why is the chain on a bicycle on the right side? Is there any logical reasons?
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bikes had chains on the right side long before freewheels existed, I think. Somebody tell me if I am right or wrong.
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Right side is faster.
Fact: no LSD has ever won the Tour de France.
Fact: no LSD has ever won the Tour de France.
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Originally Posted by JanMM
bikes had chains on the right side long before freewheels existed, I think. Somebody tell me if I am right or wrong.
I just can't imagine those 2 Frenchies inventing all these freewheels first, then sitting around wondering what to do with them.....then all of a sudden, one of them thinks outloud " Hey!!!, I'll design a cyclopedamaker so we can use these thingos"
I think the right handed cavalry officer idea is probably right, but, as per usual it discriminates against us most-hated lefties ,
Maybe someone, somewhere made a bike with a left sided chain?
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Bingo! Check this out. https://sheldonbrown.org/gunnar/index.html
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Originally Posted by waldowales
Bingo! Check this out. https://sheldonbrown.org/gunnar/index.html
As usual, Sheldon's knowledge and ingenuity astounds us all.
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Chain drive bikes originated in UK, where they ride on the left, so you mount and dismount on the left side.
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Originally Posted by stevegor
I just wonder if way back, 2 French guys in a small manufacturing shed were arguing which side it should go on, couldn't agree so they had a punch up and the winner got to decide.
Hey, funnier things have happened.....
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Originally Posted by AndrewP
Chain drive bikes originated in UK, where they ride on the left, so you mount and dismount on the left side.
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
And if chain-drive bikes originated in the UK they'd leak oil and have electrical problems.
Have I missed insulting anyone?
Have I missed insulting anyone?
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Originally Posted by stevegor
And why is the chain on the left side on a motorcycle?
Who decided what and why?
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
If it were two French guys they'd still be arguing about it.
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Fact: no LSD has ever won the Tour de France.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaG0R2EjFgs
Originally Posted by rmfnla
If it were two French guys they'd still be arguing about it.