The explanation I've heard is that on pro teams, the rear QR was mounted on the right so that a right-handed team mechanic could engage/disengage it with his right hand when performing a wheel change during a race. Since my wheel changes are not under quite the same time pressure, I put the rear QR on the left as there is already an FW and RD to deal with on the right.
Must say, I have not been properly observant in watching the TdF and other races on TV for years. Have those more observant an I noticed if modern teams have the rear QR mounted on the right per the above theory?
Regards,
Jerry Moos Houston, TX
Crumpy6204@aol.com wrote:
I have been looking at Campag hubs in the # 12 & 13, The drawing of the hubs
shows the quick release lever on the RIGHT side of the hub the cog side, I
have allways mounted mine on the left side??? I also see that this is true of
most bikes in Wool Jersey Etc. Just a small thing but does make we wonder if
it would be moore convenient to put the thing on the right?? or would it be in
the way?? which brings me to my question before, why is the drive train on
the right? Ho Ho Crumpy, Parker Co.USA