Originally Posted by
coasting
i get the right handed thing being the instinctive reaction for a sudden stop, but what is the reason for it being on the left?
US perception that bikes are toys, therefore are for kids, who are percieved as lacking the finess needed to operate a strong braking device without injuring themselves, combine with US propensity for frivilous lawsuits and liability laws, results bikes all sold with weaker rear brake as primary right hand
see also: 'power modulator' devices
are these as common in euro as in the usa?