What side are the brakes on a bike?

Is the front brake on the left or right?

In North America and many parts of Europe this is the opposite. You ride on the right side of the road and your front brake is on the left-hand side, the rear brake is on the right-hand side.

Why are bicycle brakes on the wrong side?


Which is the most effective stopping brake front or rear?


Which brake is best for cycle?

The caliper brake is probably the MOST common type of brake on bicycles. It is strong, sleek, dependable and simple. It is a rim brake since the way it works is by clamping down on the metal rim. It is the standard on almost all road bikes and most youth bikes.

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Should disc brakes be on the same side?
