Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Deleted my post because I decided it was more of a shuttle mount than a cowboy mount. But you were too quick :p Sheldon's still got you on.Getting up to speed and HILLS!!! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-7, Olof Stroh wrote: > > It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong.

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Deleted my post because I decided it was more of a shuttle mount than a cowboy mount. Sheldon's still got you on.HILLS!!! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-7, Olof Stroh wrote: > > It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong. First: I have done > this without a problem since

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

This was the universal boy's way of mounting, at least when I was young, in the '60s. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2016, at 12:42 AM, > wrote: > > It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong. First: I have done this > without a problem

RE: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

It hurts to admit it, but I think Sheldon is wrong. First: I have done this without a problem since I learnt to ride in 1948 (but of course I build my own wheels). Second – and the important part: doing the Cowboy Mount – or the Shuffle Start or dismounting in same manner – you lean your body

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Sheldon says no to both of us. The Cowboy Mount is popular among cyclists who learned to ride on a bicycle that was too large for them. This dubious technique involves standing next to the bike, putting one foot on a pedal, then swinging the other leg over the saddle while the bicycle is in

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I got the Clementine and out of all the reasons I bought it, that's the one I like the most! I adjusted to it right away and really without giving it a second thought. My only real issue with it is the water bottle mount is on top of the top tube; I have not mounted a water bottle cage,

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

As a rather stiff 61 year old, I really don't find myself wanting, even less needing, a stepthrough frame. I've owned several, from true drop frame 3 speeds to mixtes to the current Dahon Hon Solo, which has a very low step over height. I find myself always, or almost always, swinging a leg over

RE: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Lunginsam - whoever that is - wrote: "My wife used to do this cool way of mounting by: 1. L foot on L pedal. 2. Stand on pedal and kick off with R foot on non-drive side, while body is on non-drive side. 3. Slowly raise right leg straight back like doing ballet and swing over rear of bike and

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I think I do this, standing on non-drive side: 1. L hand on L noodle brake hood and applying bake. 2. R hand on saddle nose. 3. L foot on ground. 4. R knee comes straight up to chest Kung Fu style and R foot steps over TT while tilting bike a smidge towards me. Reverse for dismount. I'd really

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

My wife has a Glorius, and I borrow it occasionally when it's the easiest bike to grab. I really like the step-through feature of the frame. I get used to it really quickly and notice not being able to when I'm back on my safety-frame bikes. On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Daniel D.

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I had a Cheviot for a bit. I really liked the way the bike rode, but I honestly just never got used to the appearance of the mixte type frame. And, while I thought the step through design would be convenient when I was pulling the kids around, in practice I just swung my leg over as I always do.

[RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I've never owned a real mixte, but my folders provide the same toptubeless experience, and they have changed my attitude about the 53-54cm road bikes I used to ride. Mainly, I don't like them: That high tube seems there for no particularly good reason, and I'm no longer tolerant of stretching

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

On 04/26/2016 05:31 PM, Daniel D. wrote: I should've said swinging my leg over. Rarely, I do step over the middle of the top tube or swing my leg over the handlebars. But I have to think about it as being the best option. Old habits and all, swinging my leg over the rear is what comes

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I should've said swinging my leg over. Rarely, I do step over the middle of the top tube or swing my leg over the handlebars. But I have to think about it as being the best option. Old habits and all, swinging my leg over the rear is what comes naturally. So a mixte would feel the same

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I should've said swinging my leg over. Rarely, I do step over the middle of the top tube or swing my leg over the handlebars. But I have to think about it as being the best option. Old habits and all, swinging my leg over the rear is what comes naturally. So I guess a mixte would feel the

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

On 04/26/2016 04:25 PM, Daniel D. wrote: Sometimes stepping over my top tube feels like a chore. Not very often, usually at the end of a long ride or just when I'm carrying a lot of stuff. When I test rode a clementine after a sam and clem I didn't notice any greater convenience mounting

[RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Sometimes stepping over my top tube feels like a chore. Not very often, usually at the end of a long ride or just when I'm carrying a lot of stuff. When I test rode a clementine after a sam and clem I didn't notice any greater convenience mounting or dismounting. But it wasn't a long or