Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 819
Likes: 95
From: Upstate New York
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
I can stop at a light, and get both toe tips touching the ground, with my butt in the saddle. I never do it though. I've had my calves cramp up too many times, straining to balance on the tips of my toes.
For what it's worth, straddle starts rule.