Re:A proactive approach to e-scooter safety
by ginko on Thursday February 06, 2020 @12:17PM
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I'd say one main reason why cyclists want to avoid stopping is that with a well-adjusted bike seat you should only barely be able to reach the ground with your foot when stopping making the whole process quite awkward.
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Re:A proactive approach to e-scooter safety
by schwap on Thursday February 06, 2020 @01:37PM
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I sincerely doubt that's the main or even minor reason. With a well adjusted bike seat you likely would not be able to reach the ground at all. You want your leg to be at near full extension when you are at the bottom of your pedal stroke.
To solve this problem, just get off the seat when you stop.