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riot2003 06-10-10 11:12 AM

Moved all mine to the right. Makes most sense with signaling turns to me.

chasm54 06-10-10 01:53 PM

Well, until I read this thread I had no idea anyone ever put the front brake on the left hand side. All bikes sold in the UK come with the front brake on the right, and I stupidly assumed that was universal. Maybe it's because we drive on the left? Though what that should have to do with it I can't really imagine...

powers2b 06-10-10 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 10935612)
so reroute the geared bike

A customer brought in a bike for a tune-up that he had switched (not very common).
Part of the tune up is a test ride. The mechanic hopped on the bike rolled around the parking lot to verify the gears shifted properly, the stem and seatpost were snug, and then checked the brakes....and went right over the bars.

Left for front brake.
Just because it is SOP on most bikes (and all of mine, and we are way into double digits here).

Enjoy

lostarchitect 06-10-10 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by chasm54 (Post 10943348)
Well, until I read this thread I had no idea anyone ever put the front brake on the left hand side. All bikes sold in the UK come with the front brake on the right, and I stupidly assumed that was universal. Maybe it's because we drive on the left? Though what that should have to do with it I can't really imagine...

All bikes in the US are the opposite. Weird. I prefer mine on the right, too.

hairnet 06-10-10 03:50 PM


Originally Posted by powers2b (Post 10943427)
A customer brought in a bike for a tune-up that he had switched (not very common).
Part of the tune up is a test ride. The mechanic hopped on the bike rolled around the parking lot to verify the gears shifted properly, the stem and seatpost were snug, and then checked the brakes....and went right over the bars.

well, sorry to hear the guy got hurt.

The guy I replied to is used to right side braking, so he should redo the new bike so he doesn't get himself hurt by accident

cobrabyte 06-10-10 04:00 PM

Left out of habit. Most of my bikes are geared:

Right side: brake lever operates rear brake. Shifter operates rear derailleur.
Left side: brake lever operates front brake. Shifter operates front derailleur.

Left = front
Right = rear


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