I had a question about US vs European Front and Rear Brake Preferences. From what I can tell from pics on international biking websites, many European riders run the front brake on the right side and the rear on the left side. Is this a fair observation?
I personally prefer it that way too and run my brakes that way, as I raced ( and still do some) motocross for 20+ years. Motorcycles run the front brake on the right side, so that is what I am use to. The negative is that your front brake is then on the same side as the trigger for the rear derailleur, which keeps your right hand very busy with braking and shifting. I would like to switch my front/rear triggers, but from what I have been told there are not kits to do it.
Thanks!
I personally prefer it that way too and run my brakes that way, as I raced ( and still do some) motocross for 20+ years. Motorcycles run the front brake on the right side, so that is what I am use to. The negative is that your front brake is then on the same side as the trigger for the rear derailleur, which keeps your right hand very busy with braking and shifting. I would like to switch my front/rear triggers, but from what I have been told there are not kits to do it.
Thanks!