Originally Posted by
motoko
In the UK, the usual side for front brake is on the right.
I however, run mine on the left, as it leaves the right hand free for fending off cards and indicating for right hand turns (as we ride/drive on the left).
However, as I'm now living in the states (as off yesterday), for the same reasons I might ride it on the non-conventional right hand side.
First time I rode a bike after moving from Scotland to America I almost died because I didn't know the brakes were opposite, tried to skid and almost went over the bars!