Originally Posted by AndreyT

I don't. Seated start is not a straddling start. Since I didn't dismount, I don't have to mount at all



I actually agree. However, I believe that my pontification was no more obnoxious or insulting than various "rules" that are often thrown around in various cycling forums (referring both to "The Rules" as well as to any other "one true way" kind of rule). I was just trying my hand at it.

P.S. I'm still gonna stick to cowboy start though.

P.P.S. As much as I'm in awe of the excellent quality of technical articles on Sheldon Brown's web site, what they write about cowboy start is ridiculous nonsense, which is rather obvious to anyone who uses the technique.