View Poll Results: Front brake riders, right or left lever?
Right



47
51.09%
Left



45
48.91%
Voters: 92. You may not vote on this poll
Front Brake Lever-Right or Left?
#1
Front Brake Lever-Right or Left?
So I think MOST of you (I could be wrong) have front brakes riding on your SS/FG. But I see most levers for front brakes go on the left handlebars, like most bikes with front and rear brakes. So I'm just wondering how many of you switch the lever to the right just so it's more convenient? Or am I just whack for even having this idea?
#3
The space coyote lied.



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front brake on the right is common on bicycles in the UK and on motorcycles everywhere. So it's not izzacly wack.
I got no levers on my ss, so can't answer that question.
I got no levers on my ss, so can't answer that question.
#5
My right hand is the dominant one so I put the brake there because it's more comfortable. Also I believe I would probably react faster with my dominant hand. Besides, you're supposed to use your left hand for signaling, not that anyone in the SSFG forum is lame enough to do that.
#13
https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/produc...rakes_-_Levers
Well you can have a break lever on each side without looking excessively ugly. So everyone can be happy. ... Actually I might go for it if I can get a hand on it second hand. Too expensive you see?
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Well you can have a break lever on each side without looking excessively ugly. So everyone can be happy. ... Actually I might go for it if I can get a hand on it second hand. Too expensive you see?
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#16
Grumpy
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Zirconia, NC
Bikes: Fuji Nevada 3.0/ Giant Sedona DX/Giant Defy 3/ Corsa with a tall seat post
Of the last three bikes that I bought, two had the front brake on the left and the other on the right. The one with the brake on the right was assembled and set up by a "lefty".
#17
puppy mangler
Joined: Aug 2009
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i am gonna install brakes on my track bike when it arrives. i am thinking right as well, for the left hand to be free to signal and for my dominate hand to brake.
vote was almost dead even until i voted though 19-18.
i guess there is no legit answer huh?
vote was almost dead even until i voted though 19-18.
i guess there is no legit answer huh?
#20
old legs
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#21
chickenosaurus
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Boston, MA
Bikes: 2010 Motobecane Team Track, 1997 GT Edge, 2012 Kilo TT Stripper
#22
steel lover
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Houston
Bikes: Bianchi Alloro, Miyata 710, Fuji Espree Fixie convert
Mine is on the right.
No idea why. When I built it, I just put it there without thought.
Possibly because my BMX had it's one and only brake on the right.
Current = right - 23; left - 22
No idea why. When I built it, I just put it there without thought.
Possibly because my BMX had it's one and only brake on the right.
Current = right - 23; left - 22







