Someone's recent report of a bike crash made me wonder... is there a specific reason why bike makers decided to put the drivetrain on the right side of the bike? Because to me it seems more logical to put it on the left. Reason being that, while riding on the road, if you KNOW that you're gonna fall, and somehow you are able to make a choice between falling to the left or to the right, most people would choose right... there's more potential for drivetrain damage that way.

Anyone have any input?