UK vs US brake differences.

[Russell]

Front.

 

[Pyro Tim]

I believe it is for the reason T'boo said.

 

[T'boo Ted]

I think here in OZ it is actually in the design rules (correct name escapes me) that the rear be on the left... but not on any of my bikes thanks.

 

[Pyro Tim]

rear on the left is the only way I'd ever have it to be honest

 

[Chopper the ex Copper]

It's so that English cyclists can still have their sword arm free to attack an oncoming Yankee while utilising the left hand to feather the rear brake.

 

[T'boo Ted]

^that, but not a sword, a jousting pole

 

[T'boo Ted]

sweet double posts

 

[Pyro Tim]

I believe that, Chopper, is why we drive on the left. The Europeans drive on the right due to Napoleon being left handed, and forcing his troops to march on the right instead. The Yanks just copied the Europeans out of spite

 

[Chopper the ex Copper]

Indeed! We drive on the left to upset the frenchies, which is a mighty fine reason to me!

 

[Inzaman]

Left handed so left for the front for me on all my bikes - that's just how I roll