Brake cable routing.
I am in the process of replacing my current brake cables on my road bike and I am considering adopting the european approach of placing the brake lever for the front on the left to enable better cable routing.
For info the brakes and levers are shimano ultegra 6700's and the cables Jagwire.
Obviously gear selection would remain standard.
What do others think?
Have others done similar?
For info the brakes and levers are shimano ultegra 6700's and the cables Jagwire.
Obviously gear selection would remain standard.
What do others think?
Have others done similar?
Condor World Series 2012
Boardman Team 2011
Boardman Team 2011
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Generally, the most used components are on the RHS of the bar. So the front brake, rear mech and in mountain biking if theres fork lockout and dropper post that is done on which one is used more frequently.
I don't think that the switch should be made just for better cable routing but I would understand it if your left hand was significantly stronger than your left.
If you do do it though, make sure you test ride it on short, low traffic rides in order to get used to it as you don't want to have to stop suddenly and pull the back brake by accident!0 -
I made the swap on my hybrid before the roadie, had absolutely no problems switching between the two and brake operation is noticeably lighter. Not night and day by any means, but noticeable.- - - - - - - - - -
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if your frame permits you can cross the gear cables under the down tube for a similar effect., ive no idea if it does much good.0
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There are people who have their right hand working the front brake? Jesus.0
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Right lever---rear brake. The cable routing is better that way anyway.0
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I've got my road bikes set for front left (with that controlling front mech as well). Main benefit probably aesthetic - certainly no difference in functional terms.
I voted no strong opinion because I don't think it matters much either way but there is no reason not to if you want to change. I'm happy I did.rake wrote:if your frame permits you can cross the gear cables under the down tube for a similar effect., ive no idea if it does much good.
Easier just to sort that out infront of the head tube!Faster than a tent.......0 -
Rolf F wrote:I've got my road bikes set for front left (with that controlling front mech as well). Main benefit probably aesthetic - certainly no difference in functional terms.
I voted no strong opinion because I don't think it matters much either way but there is no reason not to if you want to change. I'm happy I did.rake wrote:if your frame permits you can cross the gear cables under the down tube for a similar effect., ive no idea if it does much good.
Easier just to sort that out infront of the head tube!
yes but its supposed to give better cable runs as per the brakes. ive ridden motorbikes and i couldnt possibly get used to left front brake. left hand is for the clutch.0 -
rake wrote:yes but its supposed to give better cable runs as per the brakes. ive ridden motorbikes and i couldnt possibly get used to left front brake. left hand is for the clutch.
True - but the cable bends are far less on the gears either way than they are on the front brake if controlled from the right. Given chainset on the right, the easiest solution would be calipers pulled from the left! Someone go and make some.
You would get used to left front. Didn't take me long to get the hang of switching from RHD to LHD cars on a daily basis!Faster than a tent.......0 -
I switched mine over to left front brake a few years ago - mainly as I was considering hiring bikes when I went abroad and I'd be used to the brakes in emergenices. The cable run to from under the bar tape to the front caliper is much nicer with the let lever doing the front braking
The only thing I would say is that 99% of the time it's fine, but it'll take you a few emergency stops before you get used to letting off the correct lever if the rear locks up lolHas the head wind picked up or the tail wind dropped off???0 -
I was thinking about this on my road bike. Putting the left lever as the front brake would be so much tidier but as I like to lock the rear wheel when mountain biking (or on the road bike when I'm feeling adventurous) to turn corners etc. I keep it conventional. Being dyslexic I'm more than likely to forget which lever I'm on and the results could be disastrous......
So for now, it's left leaver back brake for me!
Plus as well for most people the right hand will be stronger, and since 80% of stopping is from the front wheel might be better to go with right lever front brake.....0 -
Wel i roted the cables today and chose left hand for front braking, the cables look pretty tidy too.Condor World Series 2012
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Putting the left lever as the front brake would be so much tidier, because I like to lock the rear wheel when mountain biking (or on the road bike when I'm feeling adventurous) to turn corners etc. Being dyslexic I'm more than likely to forget which lever I'm on and the results could be disastrous......
Apologies....I've just realised how appalling my English is
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Corrected....now it makes sense :roll:0 -
Considering how find it mildly disconcerting to have a tug with my left hand I really can't bring myself to leave it in control of my front break.
Right hand/Front break though I do realise how horrendously un-euro this is... :oops:0 -
KillerMetre wrote:Considering how find it mildly disconcerting to have a tug with my left hand I really can't bring myself to leave it in control of my front break.
Right hand/Front break though I do realise how horrendously un-euro this is... :oops:
People have been executed for less.0 -
oh dear, looks like death row for me0