Jackibrap Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 The Yaabaa range of bikes are all the same . The rear brake levers on the right and the front brake levers on the left. whats this all about. Do people ride with their arms crossed over or whatt?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 No, they just pull the front brake with the other hand? On the continent (where Koxx are based) people run their brakes that way round. If it's a massive problem you just flip the hoses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackibrap Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Just seems a little ludacris to me to be selling it this way to people not on "the continent (where Koxx are based) . Thanks anyway suppose it makes sense now jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 ludacris Yeah, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Just seems a little ludacris to me to be selling it this way to people not on "the continent (where Koxx are based) . If the bike is sent to the UK, we set the brakes up UK style - if it's sent to a country that uses left hand front brake, we set it up like that Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Ahh my old way . Stupid hope making me run it the 'proper' way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Ahh my old way . Stupid hope making me run it the 'proper' way . Not if you get a hope tech leaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Not if you get a hope tech leaver I have already got used to riding like this now, well not really, but dont want to fork out dollar on something not extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlarorc Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Wait, y'all run them with front on the right in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Yep, and we LOVE it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anusthegreat Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 If the bike is sent to the UK, we set the brakes up UK style - if it's sent to a country that uses left hand front brake, we set it up like that Simples. The bike I bought from you this spring had that UK brake setup, which kind of caused me a lot of problems trying to learn riding it that way. Gave up and Switched the levers in the end though >_> Nothing personal, Tarty <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgnoseat Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 The bike I bought from you this spring had that UK brake setup, which kind of caused me a lot of problems trying to learn riding it that way. Gave up and Switched the levers in the end though >_> Nothing personal, Tarty <3 I received a front brake with very long hosing, probably because it was set up for a UK style bike. Forget to mention I´m using a euro style setup so it was my own fault though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I ride euro style out here, and one other american also rides that way due to him being used to it from motorbikes I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlarorc Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) I ride euro style out here, and one other american also rides that way due to him being used to it from motorbikes I think. switching from bicycle to motorcycle is a bit strange but I learned bicycle way before motorcycle so it's more rooted in my mind. I'd end up on my face if I switched the levers around. Edited July 9, 2010 by kevlarorc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 The bike I bought from you this spring had that UK brake setup, which kind of caused me a lot of problems trying to learn riding it that way. Gave up and Switched the levers in the end though >_> Nothing personal, Tarty <3 Which bike was that? If it's an Onza, it's slightly different. Of course, if the levers are different left and right (such as one hydraulic and one cable) we can't really swap them or the bike would look pretty bad - we leave that up to the customer. In fact, was your bike delivered with the grips removed? I received a front brake with very long hosing, probably because it was set up for a UK style bike. Forget to mention I´m using a euro style setup so it was my own fault though Which brake was that? If it's a Magura, then it's explained on the website that they are all supplied with full length hose to suit both Euro and UK markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) I think it's because motorbikes have the front brake on the right, and mopeds have the front brake on the right and rear on the left, so bicycles over here just use that. Edited July 9, 2010 by Muel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Koxx hydroxx 2 Jack * Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 uk standards say its illegal to sell a bike in the uk with the brakes euro style .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Fortunately, almost all of our customers in the UK want the brakes set up UK-style so even if that is true, it doesn't actually matter at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanuckleJive Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 I ride euro style out here, and one other american also rides that way due to him being used to it from motorbikes I think. But a motorbike set up is more like UK style, front brake on the right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anusthegreat Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Which bike was that? If it's an Onza, it's slightly different. Of course, if the levers are different left and right (such as one hydraulic and one cable) we can't really swap them or the bike would look pretty bad - we leave that up to the customer. In fact, was your bike delivered with the grips removed? you, Onza one. The grips were off and I just switched the levers, even if the HS-33 hose is kinda short to be placed on the right side of the handlebar to fit the frame clips. Anyway, it's alright, thanks for the great service and staying in touch, Tarty team. Also, getting some 400 pounds cost parts for an upgrade on monday <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 But a motorbike set up is more like UK style, front brake on the right... Euro style = UK style? *Shrugs* I guess that doesn't make any sense. I'm saying I, and one other american rider here have rear brake on the left, everyone else is the other way round. What European countries ride uk-style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 What European countries ride uk-style? None. Australia and Japan have right hand front brake, can't think of any other countries that do off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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