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[Aperitif]

The correct dismount occurs at 00:58 seconds into this video. dellzeqq of this parish is the only person I have seen do such a thing. Try it. As Arch has intimated...ladies can get their leg over, just like the male of the species.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Seen that before teef, it's great isn't it. Hark at us in lycra and all that nonsense and these chaps and chapesses are wearing plus-fours and stuff, all jolly fine fellows!

 

[tyred]

The correct dismount occurs at 00:58 seconds into this video. dellzeqq of this parish is the only person I have seen do such a thing. Try it. As Arch has intimated...ladies can get their leg over, just like the male of the species.

I've seen it before but love that video. I was born in the wrong era

To Pat, on the vast majority of bikes, you won't be able to put your feet on the ground with the saddle at the correct height for efficient pedalling. The only one I have come across where it's possible is my 1960s Batavus but that is a combination of lower than usual bottom bracket height combined with frame geometry so laid back that it's in danger of slipping into a coma.

 

[Archie_tect]

Spiffing... lashings of ginger beer,
...and macaroons!

 

[Nihal]

True! Problem is I fell off a LOT when I was a kid and it didn't hurt, now I need to be careful!

It didn't hurt when you wher a kid.My gosh,you were some superhuman ,no seriously
I usually never fall off my bike but if i slip on water or in the bathroom

 

[Batgirl]

Aye, but eventually don't I have to dismount, like, when I arrive at destination?

Great thread.. am guilty of the short saddle as I'm new to riding and wobble on setting off and worry about not reaching the ground. Had already planned to move my saddle up but will do so for sure, got a new bolt today so will make it more accurate.

As for the getting off, I have a ladies mountain bike but as I ride horses it's easier for me to get off saddle to the front - then swing my right let up and over... imagine you're dismounting a horse and you won't hit your bike.

I doubt you'll ever see me on a bike in a dress / skirt - but I have mused with a very lady like vintage bike for the future so if that happens I'll master the art of a ladylike dismount. lol

How you finding the seat height these days?

 

[Bollo]

Holy thread resurrection batgirl!

 

[Batgirl]

Ka-Pow!!!

Rickshaw Phil and I were talking about my seat being too low and he sent me flying over here in true batgirl style!

 

[Retribution03]

I'm glad you resurrected this thread I've enjoyed reading through it

 

[JtB]

No high-viz? I bet you could see that rucksack ten miles away.

Rucksack? I had to check the photo again as I'd assumed it was a super hero cape.

 

[Batgirl]

I'm glad you resurrected this thread I've enjoyed reading through it

Makes more sense than starting a new thread.. and going through it all again - though I didn't actually notice the year when I posted on it... just saw July.

Rucksack? I had to check the photo again as I'd assumed it was a super hero cape.

haha that'd be me!!

 

[Batgirl]

Well update is... saddle has now got a new bolt to it, and I've put the seat up two fingers width. I'm going to get a new stem for it but will get used to this then put it up again if need be. Downside is.. can't ride at the moment as she's undergoing an overhaul - for the next couple of days.

 

[Batgirl]

The correct dismount occurs at 00:58 seconds into this video. dellzeqq of this parish is the only person I have seen do such a thing. Try it. As Arch has intimated...ladies can get their leg over, just like the male of the species.

this is incredible! It's no wonder less people travel by train and bikes when there is less support. I remember trains where the bike went to a guard and they took it into the guards carriage.. old slamming doors etc, but i was born in the 70's so then came modern trains and squeezing a bike on to a main carriage and people frowning at someone with a bike.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

How you finding the seat height these days?

2 years and a stable of 5 bikes later I'm jumping on and off the saddle like a grasshopper, dear BatGirl,
@Rickshaw Phil's advice was indeed spot on!
The bike you see in my avatar, Mrs. Doubtfire, is a heavy dutch style clunker, ideal for when I want to wear a dress on a bike

 

[Batgirl]

2 years and a stable of 5 bikes later I'm jumping on and off the saddle like a grasshopper, dear BatGirl,
@Rickshaw Phil's advice was indeed spot on!
The bike you see in my avatar, Mrs. Doubtfire, is a heavy dutch style clunker, ideal for when I want to wear a dress on a bike

haha now I'm getting the vibe you are addicted
Grasshopper is a great image too - complete with Lara Croft style accent and moves!

My bike is chainless wiating for new tyres to arrive but has her seat 2 finger widths higher now.. god help me hope I don't forget and fall off when I get back on her!