G00SE Posted November 5, 2012 Share So normal bike setup is left for the front, and right for the rear.Now I have ridden motor bikes for most of my life so I swapped mine around, but after a while I changed them back to normal, and actually prefer it this way. Now, it would be interesting to know, what is your brake setup? Normal, or motorbike style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmytrap Posted November 5, 2012 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/114853-mtb-brake-lever-orientation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB MAN Posted November 5, 2012 Share Left back Right front the proper way can't stand it been the wrong way around... TarmacPro, RacerX, Hairy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted November 5, 2012 Share Left back, Right front. is how normal cyclists ride. I once read somewhere that in the USA all bicycles are setup with left front and right rear by law and it's an offence to ride them opposite way round. dunno how true that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted November 5, 2012 Share I thought right back left front is the proper way? I have always ridden moto style. Edited November 5, 2012 by wheelerdealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted November 5, 2012 Share Left:front, right:rear Also think which is your dominent, stronger hand, I'd say use this for the rear, rather a hand full quick for the rear than a hand full to quick on the front, My gears are also the same, left:FD, right:RD. G So normal bike setup is left for the front, and right for the rear.Now I have ridden motor bikes for most of my life so I swapped mine around, but after a while I changed them back to normal, and actually prefer it this way. Now, it would be interesting to know, what is your brake setup? Normal, or motorbike style? Edited November 5, 2012 by awesme ChUkKy and Delilah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 5, 2012 Share There is no right or wrong way. Same as there is no right or wrong foot forward when coasting. It is all down to personal preference. eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted November 5, 2012 Share My brake callipers are on the LHS of the wheel, and my brake levers are to the front of my handle bar... not sure which hand does which wheel, but it is the other way round that a motorbike (for the front wheel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 5, 2012 Share My brake callipers are on the LHS of the wheel, and my brake levers are to the front of my handle bar... not sure which hand does which wheel, but it is the other way round that a motorbike (for the front wheel) lies! LIES!! I've ridden with you when you had your rear brake lever was facing backwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 5, 2012 Share There is no right or wrong way. Same as there is no right or wrong foot forward when coasting. It is all down to personal preference. I agree. I just found it strange that being used to riding motorbikes, I would be more comfortable with my MTB setup the opposite - always interesting to hear other peoples opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 5, 2012 Share Same as there is no right or wrong foot forward when coasting. Now thats a whole other discussion I have my left foot foward Edited November 5, 2012 by goose1111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvan Posted November 5, 2012 Share Both road and MTB have RHS front and LHS rear. Just got a Tri bike, which is opposite and still deciding whether to change it the same as the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olram_df Posted November 5, 2012 Share Had mine changed to motorcycle style, my old hardtail(cable brakes) was this way. I think the reason for left front right rear is so the shifters and brakes match for the same side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted November 5, 2012 Share lies! LIES!! I've ridden with you when you had your rear brake lever was facing backwards! hahaha true that. but that was a once in a lifetime special occurrence! You should count yourself amongst the honoured few to have witnessed that spectacle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted November 5, 2012 Share motorbike style....not sure if being lefthanded has something to do with it...just always had it that way and never ridden motorbikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted November 5, 2012 Share As mentioned there is no right or wrong way. Only preference. Mine is to have my dominant, more sensitive hand controlling the front brake. RacerX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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