Originally Posted by
lesiz
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."
The CPSC bicycle regulations require the left lever to be connected to the front brake unless the purchaser specifies otherwise.
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?
Front brake on right.