Do you dismount on one side only?
03-15-11, 08:26 AM
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Do you dismount on one side only?
I always clip out with my left foot and dismount. I can do it on the right side, but it feels really awkward.
How do y'all do it?
How do y'all do it?
03-15-11, 08:38 AM
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left side, same as you...except maybe if i'm stopping at a light with a curb on the right side.
03-15-11, 08:45 AM
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03-15-11, 09:07 AM
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Left. Who would want to mount/dismount on the side with all the yucky greasy components?
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03-15-11, 09:16 AM
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I am more comfortable on the left. But have troubles unclipping my right foot. Maybe with my new pedals it will be different.
03-15-11, 09:17 AM
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If you grew up riding bikes with kick-stands, which were typically on the left side, you're probably most comfortable mounting on the left.
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03-15-11, 09:18 AM
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Not preferential to either side. I use both, so If I need to, I will not have to think about it.
03-15-11, 09:19 AM
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03-15-11, 09:31 AM
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I always unclip same foot first too.
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03-15-11, 09:35 AM
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You're just trying to catch some saying "I go both ways" aren't you?
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03-15-11, 09:42 AM
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I do a bunny hop and while the bike is in the air I unclip both feet simutaneously. Then I pull the bike forward and out from underneath me and land on my heals so as to not wear down my cleats.
03-15-11, 09:48 AM
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