Originally Posted by
DrIsotope
I put the front QR lever on the right, purely for aesthetic reasons. When on the left, the lever is in front of the fork leg, right down there where I can see it, and it drives me nuts. Also, then I tighten both QRs with my left hand. It appeals to my wholly undiagnosed, ever-burgeoning. aging-fueled compulsive disorder.
I have a good friend who likewise puts the front QR lever on the right. He finds it easier to hold the bike up with his right hand and work the lever with his left.
The only drawback is that he has to put up with well meaning busybodies who insist on reminding him that his QR is backwards. Or sometimes, that his front wheel is.
Once in a while, I'm tempted to try it his way, to see if it can distract folks from commenting about my missing helmet.