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Why Are Your Brake Levers On The Wrong Side?

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Here in the UK, we have our front brake on the right which is the correct way to have it, right? Well... There's no right or wrong answer to this as the right way is different depending on what country you ride in. In this video, Owen Coutts explains why we have two different ways of setting up brakes. He also looks into which way works better to give a definitive answer. 💻 Submit Top Mods, Bike Caves, Rewinds and more to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 0:00 - Welcome! 0:17 - The different brake setups 1:08 - The relationship between cars, bikes and horses 4:11 - Why it’s called ‘moto’ style 5:12 - Why are brakes oriented differently 7:29 - Why the front brake should always be on the right Useful Links: 🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Jerseys Subscribe to the Channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.tech/subscribe Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter Which way round do you have your brake levers? Watch more on GMBN Tech... 📹 How To Deep Clean A FILTHY Drivetrain 👉 youtu.be/hqq6StEnMaU 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.tech/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show 👉 https://gmbn.tech/GMBNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 National Anthem France - National Anthem Worx Walking On Pavement - Epidemic Sound Pilgrims from the Woods - Ludvig Moulin Springtime in Malmo - Daniel Fridell Bruiser - Bonkers Beat Club Flex That Hip - Andreas Dahlback Folo - John Runefelt #gmbntech #gmbn #mtb #mountainbiking 📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Every day of every month, our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Watch our sister channels: Global Mountain Bike Network - https://gmbn.eu/YouTube Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://embn.me/YouTube Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube GCN Tech - https://gcntech.co/YouTube GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube Global Triathlon Network - https://gtn.io/YouTube GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube

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