How do you get on your bike?
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But . . . wait a minute . . . your in the southern hemisphere; I thought everything was supposed to twirl opposite .
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I always get on from the left side. 100% Zippity-do-da.
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i usually mount from the left, so...
have left pedal at 12, 11, or 10 position. clip in left foot. my weight causes the crank to turn, thus propelling me forward. I then swing my right over the back wheel and clip in at 12 position on the right.
i do this on both my road and mountain bike.
have left pedal at 12, 11, or 10 position. clip in left foot. my weight causes the crank to turn, thus propelling me forward. I then swing my right over the back wheel and clip in at 12 position on the right.
i do this on both my road and mountain bike.