layout of brakes & gear shifters

punctureboy
punctureboy Posts: 217
edited March 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
after an overhaul of my brakes tonight i started tinkering and put my brake levers (juicy 3's) inside my shifters (Deore SL-M530 triggers). this means i can do one fingered braking which i've heard about, but i have to use my middle finger to flick through the gears.

is this a normal set up? i'm not taking it out for a test till tomorrow, but i reckon it will mean i can change gear easier when braking. once i get used to it that is!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    use what ever feel best. there are no rules. except where it will not fit.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Bungalow Bill
    Bungalow Bill Posts: 643
    All depends an what feels best I always have my brakes on the outside, I think if I put them on the inside I would be all confused and stack it in a most inappropriate place haha.

    General rule of thumb (no pun intended) down at the club/work shop is brakes outside or on top (matchhmakers) we won't advise/fit the brakes to the inside unless it's specifically asked for.
    I use all 9 inches.

    Sabrina
  • punctureboy
    punctureboy Posts: 217
    gave it a try today, but i think i'm gonna swap it all back. it doesnt really work and i'll never get used to middle finger gear changing

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