How to get on/off a bike

[@mark-adams]

For the longest while, I rode to work with heavy saddlebags and even (sometimes) a trailer. So, basically, I got used to lifting my leg over the top bar. It's become a habit. (Still, it looks ridiculous, and more than one of my friends comments on my style!)

[@cyclingskills]

saddle bags are a really good reason to lifting your legs over the top tube. I do that too when bike packing. Thank you for bringing that up, totally forgot about it. :)

[@ShouldWePractice]

We need to do that for children riding on the back seat!

[@Daniel-rr8ih]

Also team top tube here. Got so used to carrying stuff in a basket that it got a habit. Also comes in handy when lugging around bulky stuff in some panniers. Don't wanna get my leg stuck in the back while doing somewhat of a split, or kick my luggage off my bike. Never even thought about children, but damn.

[@ΑΣΔΦΓΗΞΚΛ]

​@@Daniel-rr8ihyou can hybridise the technique of titling the bike and lifting your leg over the now lower top tube (which I've always called a cross bar) as long as it doesn't topple the luggage

[@markperry222]

I cock my leg over the bar for both luggage reasons, and stability with my weakened left knee (I mount and dismount from the right). Also worth noting that hybrid bikes and some touring bikes have a sloping top tube, which makes stepping over the bar much easier. I especially love it when bike KZbinrs forget that we don't all ride the same bikes as they do. Same is true for other type x KZbinrs that assume we all have type x gear/equipment.

[@ProjectSelartinya]

Thank you, finally was able to get off from a bike.

[@longebane]

I’m still stuck on my bike. Been pedaling for a couple weeks now for fear of falling off.

[@svr5340]

Are you kidding?

[@juliancochran]

@@longebaneI managed to not get stuck on my bike by looking up and watching this video from my iPhone holding it in one hand whilst pedaling. Thank goodness, as otherwise I’d have been stuck on the bike for weeks also.

[@matias1278]

​Yes genius he is kidding ​@@svr5340

[@prasaddmk-v4d]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Cream.cheese]

I never knew I needed a 7 minute video just to get on and off a bike

[@user-qe4uj5np7j]

I was thinking the same thing!!!

[@Corner5tone]

I didn't think I needed to watch this video. I was wrong. Everyone needs to watch this video.

[@KWB9541]

I've learned the benefit of applying the brakes as I tilt the bike and swing my leg over the seat. More stable for this 67 year old. Thanks for the good instruction!

[@falcoperegrinus82]

I use the horse method for getting on and off. Feels completely natural to me. The problem with the way you do it in the video is that you started with the left pedal in the 6 o clock position. If you start with the left pedal at about 9 or 10 o clock, your weight pushing down on the crank will give you bunch of forward momentum right away, negating the need to do the clumsy "skate" thing.

[@johnmorris-qt3gz]

I have not seen your method before but it does make sense.

[@gabithemagyar]

I do the same. I certainly would not try leaping into the seat like the guys at the end of the video :-)

[@heyrishabh]

Came here to say this. I have been doing this for my whole life. It's natural to me.

[@Nonkel_Jef]

As a bike delivery guy, I love the slide through dismount. I learned to do it towards the left and right side, depending on which way my destination is.

[@Banqx]

Commenting twice cos content is soo good, and you fall off the bike like a pro. 🔥

[@duathlete827]

Older, clipless pedal guy here and definitely the lean, throw the leg over technique for me. The older you get, the more the lean lol. The run and mount method just looks so painful for men. Not sure how it's done without one racking himself. Thanks for taking a fall over for the sake of the vid! Last time I did that, it was painful. Some good creative video techniques in the vid.

[@maxsievers8251]

You can't see the ground when he falls. So I guess and hope there was a mattress.

[@RaulMeatFactory1975]

A big yes for the skateboard way, never fell over the way you demonstrated

[@2cats4tea79]

The Dutch quite use the "skateboard" technique you mention here. I always feel I give myself away as a foreigner when I slant the bike, swing my leg over, pedal. Seems the young and old in the Netherlands are masters of a casual, smooth, "skateboard" maneuver.

[@anthonyvr-guestprofile6382]

Yes, that's a fact. Even wearing tight work pants and going out to a great eating place clothes 😂

[@chikuwa_2564]

Also in China

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

Also in Denmark

[@tobysanders2097]

After 45 years I have finally found a way to get off. Thankyou.😊

[@ericgelders]

Been a long bike ride then 😄

[@simply-tom]

I’m always trying to swing my leg over from the back of the seat with the bike standing straight up. I never ever thought about tilting the bike towards me to get on lol 😮😮😮. Mind blowing! To ride forward, I like positioning the pedal at the 5-6 o’clock lower position and push off with my left foot. It’s zero effort and I’m still close to the ground before taking off. But the most important getting out of this is definitely the tilting the bike towards me when getting on and off.

[@UC241]

I'm not a horse person, but, I learned to mount a bike in the way you call horse style. I find it very effective and it is a habit that works for me.

[@chrissy24-7]

I've ridden both horses and bikes. I'm curious how this differs from what was shown in video?

[@O_Scud]

You’re really good at falling. This isn’t a joke. I wish I could fall as smoothly and gracefully as you have been for this video

[@AzoicAI-200]

Props to you for falling down 10 times for this video.

[@cyclingskills]

Movie magic (I had a mattress on the ground) 😬

[@two2pedal289]

You say no, I say yes to the skateboard to speed technique and I surely don't dig horses. Been perfecting this technique for 55+ years.

[@ronaldmadican2393]

Same here. It gives you 3 or 4 inches more room and an easy start.

[@jack002tuber]

I'm 65 and do the horse mount both on and off, no problems. If you don't feel stable to do that, do it like this video shows.

[@7thkansascav468]

Been doing the "cowboy mount" as I call it for over 50 years, I'm 6 foot plus and I"ll be 69 in a couple weeks. I've only wiped out once.... it was on a test ride, I forgot to tighten the stem bolt and the bars spun just as I cleared the saddle. I face planted right into the cement driveway, fortunately there were no injuries except my pride and a scrape on my chin. I still cowboy mount but ever since then I triple check the stem bolt before any test rides LOL.

[@churchoftheascensionblackh5353]

It's the postie's mount - they used to go house to house and half the time they'd just scoot and not bother getting back on. They would be going full speed before they mounted fully - very cool.

[@99muddy99]

I’m 67 and have been doing the horse mount for 55 years. The only modification is in that for the last 30 years I’ve been using clip-less pedals. I clip one foot in, spin to 1 o’clock, stand on the pedal to move forward, throw the leg over, then sit down while simultaneously clipping in the other shoe. I have never fallen off doing this. I still ride 150-200km per week. It’s safe and far easier on one’s knees and hips.

[@JosefMarc]

I'm soon 69, I grew up on horses, in horse barns. The barn master taught me to let the horse do the work because (s)he wants to. The barn master also gave me a bike. Bikes ain't horses. If you haven't ridden a horse lately, this video is for you.

[@richlevy2450]

I'm 71, riding for 66 years. I've always done the horse mount, no problem, never fell starting like this. Those other mounts look spazzy.

[@teacherguy5084]

When I was in my twenties(45-50 years ago), more flexible and had less of a abdominal legacy due to eating too many burgers and was riding a bike with long top tube and bars only slightly below the saddle, I used to dismount by bringing my right foot over the top tube, then between left leg and bike to land on it behind the left pedal, sort of similar to the horse dismount method, without worries of hooking it on the rear rack and items on top of it. I remember it as great for loaded touring if you are flexible and slim enough.

[@JohnDoe-ci4ne]

I was a track cyclist in the 80's (I'm dating myself here), the classy mount is the "swing leg over the handlebars," fixed gear riders adapted this too.

[@lexdgordon]

Yep that’s the one. It’s quite elegant.

[@davidburgess741]

I don't think I could learn that one at 65! Have SPD and mountain shoes on my track bike. I bought my bike from Dave Moulton in Ridgefield Park N.J.!

[@Philobiblion]

I'm 75 and have done everything on a bike. I find this very useful as an elder who is now paying for the abuse I inflicted on myself some decades ago. One small detail: As you get into your 70s you may notice that one leg is shrinking more slowly than the other. Over ten years this can add up to an inch or more. You might find that now it's hard to get on the bike. If your longer leg is the right one, it means you're standing on your shorter leg if you mount the normal way. If this is the case, just get used to going around and getting on the bike from the right side. Problem solved.

[@snowdrop629]

Or just mount the normal way but face backwards…

[@chapmag6578]

If that’s the case don’t forget to add some shims under the cleat of the shorter leg, makes a huge difference to comfort and position on the bike. Usually shims do not need to be the full amount of the shorter leg. I have a fused ankle, so right leg shorter, a shimm of a few mm made a huge difference…

[@warrenchu6319]

Thanks!!! Something so simple as leaning the bike to the side of the standing foot to lower the saddle height will mean I won't occasionally hit it as I swing my other foot over the saddle, embarrassingly falling to the ground.

[@ericgelders]

5:52 is the single most important lesson I had to learn when starting to ride SPD pedals (with getting on/off method 1) - after that, never really had issues with getting on or off my bike.

[@waltersmithat70]

I have a top heavy ebike with panniers and two batteries that are up over the bottom bracket making Top heavy.I always lean the bike at 45 degrees.a and lift my leg over to mount and dismount.

[@Banqx]

Wow you are a life saver, didn’t know getting on a bike could be so easy 😂

[@JosefMarc]

I always ride step-through bikes, but mine is in the shop for a few days, so, I rented a 1-speed with a top bar for a few days. Realizing I didn't know how to get on and off that, I watched this video. Works perfectly. (And I'm old.) Thank you for this video.

[@johnmorris-qt3gz]

If you use the method of pushing off with one foot on the peddle, It means you can balance as you move and when you stand up on the peddle it is less Hight for you to lift your leg to clear the seat. this method can work well for single speeds as it can be easier to start moving as you don't have an easy gear to start off. It doesn't work for everyone but if you can do it, it helps.

[@JosefMarc]

@@johnmorris-qt3gz I tried what you said, and you are completely right. That couple of inches of the pedal off the ground makes all the difference. Thanks!

[@krob9145]

I use the first method you demonstrated that isn't comfortable with a top bar. I have a low step bike. I do the bike lean and leg swing with my other bike.

[@PIves-bt2bx]

I just ordered my first road bike and clipping in and out is what I am scared about! So thanks for this video 👏

[@cyclingskills]

Have fun!

[@jazzyeric21]

I'm a horse mounter for sure. I never realized that I was using a specific "technique" per se. I did not make a conscious decision to mount and dismount that way lol. It just feels natural to me and I have never fallen doing it. My current age is 59 but I'm faily new at riding everyday.

[@garyhundt]

Horse mount til about a year ago at 74, occasionally started catching the saddle occasionally on or off, somehow having lost my flexibility. Been using the lean method since.

[@tiortedrootsky]

As someone said the best is 10 o'clock pedal for weaker foot. Higher gear that still gets you going. It gives you time to get on the saddle before the pedal is down and you are already moving. Maybe give a little push forward from the ground before you hop on. Fast and simple, no chance of hitting your stuff on the saddle. Perfect.

[@zodgzod]

I watched this because you present so well! Not sure I learned anything new, but you engaged me!

[@cyclingskills]

Thank you for watching 🙏anyway

[@zodgzod]

@@cyclingskills Now looking for more of your videos!

[@Pghyinzer]

I find it helpful to engage the hand breaks when getting on and off a bike. It stabilizes the bike. Also for some the weight of the bike is important. For me I had a Trek FX 2for years. I needed a new bike. The bike shop insisted that the Trek Verve would be a better option since it is considered a "Comfort" bike. It wasn't. It weighed 5 pounds more than the FX 2. The Verve was bulky and difficult to navigate for me. Plus sitting more upright messed up my balance since on the FX 2 I bent forward a little to get to the handle bar. So after 3 falls, one completely tearing my 3/4 torn rotator cuff and the another giving me a compression fracture in my spine I traded the Verve for an FX 2.

[@laurent.pietri]

merci, très sympa comme démonstrations

[@stevederr4927]

I guess there is a 5th way. Being almost 70, I find it easiest to mount by holding the handlebar with both hands (like I ride) and while lifting up on the front I allow the back wheel to roll forward til the bike is essentially vertical. I then step behind the bike and allow the bike to come back down between my slightly spread legs being sure to allow the saddle to safely pass under my groin before the front wheel touches down. Very easy to do and I don’t have to worry about swinging my leg over the 61cm size tall bike. I use this technique both to mount and dismount my bike.

[@cyclingskills]

I think I actually did this in the last 10 seconds of the video. Check it 😬

[@stevederr4927]

@@cyclingskills You sure did, just didn’t include it as a way. Lot easier for me. Maybe you can include it as your 5th way (mount and dismount).

[@johnmorris-qt3gz]

I have not seen this method but it sounds interesting. I instruct disabled cyclists and I am always looking for new ways to make it easier for them to mount a bike. can you give me some more details on how you do it? Do you know if there is a video out there that I could watch?

[@Tricyklist]

An excellent video. Adding a dropper post to my touring bike probably saved my life. Loaded rear panniers and old age made throwing my leg over the fixed saddle/ bulging bags too slow. I literally fell sideways onto the road, on my bum, in heavy traffic, a couple of times. Save a life. Get a dropper post! Why aren't they standard on all bikes?

[@cyclingskills]

Totally, great tip. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@eisteezitrone8741]

I use the as you called it "horse technique", but I obviously start with my pedal in a (left side) 10/11 position as well. This gives the needed speed to mount, as well as stability due to the rotary motion.

[@richardjefferson6350]

On my second birthday I got a bicycle with stabilisers. I didn't like the stabilisers as they interfered with going round corners. So I went home and managed to brake them off. My mum saw me asked what I was doing, so I explained and then sped off down the road, Never looked back.

[@fez3606]

When starting out with clipless pedals, don't worry about clicking-in until you get up some speed.

[@Soulmate143PH]

I need this. I'm not tall & getting on/off the bike is too difficult for me. It's makes me feel uncomfortable to use bigger bikes or with a higher saddle, I feel unsafe.' That's why I always lower my bikes saddle where my foot can reach the ground without being scared that I might lose my balance & fell off.' Thanks for making this video🙂👍

[@DickHowe-c5q]

Thank you for the video. It really helps a lot. I however disagree with the seat hight. I am 69 years old and have a hard time getting on and off the bike. I set the seat so that I can put both feet flat on the ground when I stop. I can sit on the seat at a stop and wait till I can ride again. It makes it easier for me. I have an electric bike so I have no trouble with hills.

[@stevederr4927]

Hmm tougher on your knees and less efficient to lower your saddle so your feet touch the ground but I guess with an e-bike you don’t have the same concern about your knees or being efficient since you have an e-bike (pedal assisted I assume) so it works for you.

[@Matahalii]

Just before the end you showed a "ladies version" also prefered by small people: Lift frontwheel high with handlebar, push backwheel and saddle saddle between legs or walk over saddle then drop frontwheel then follow like "good technique" for the pedals. I fell once with clips... it was SPD with 2 bolts. On my "standing foot" one bolt fell out and the other became a sviwel which made it impossible to twist out and I was trapped.. BAM!

[@Tuffydipstick]

Glad I have a step through

[@exceptionvideo]

I dismount horse style. I swing my leg over while still moving pretty fast. On and off is helped while at pedal height.

[@Chenabeebee]

Because of developing hip arthritis the only way I can mount is what you call the skateboard mount or horse mount. And I was even struggling with that so just finished a course of PT & now I’m ok on that move again. So I wouldn’t discount that as a good method for some of us arthritic folks.

[@user-qb3uy5cg1u]

This is very basic but important. Thank you!

[@viking114LPZD]

Personally, I swing my right leg over the top tube to get off the bike (full frame, straight horizontal tube). It's a little awkward because of the cables at the top of the tube, but dismounting is super smooth.

[@davidburgess741]

I used to do the horse technique, but with the pedal at 9 o'clock and push once with right leg! At 65 I've abandoned this and do the tilt and swing over method, easier on the hips. SPD mountain pedals on all my bikes including a track bike. Mounting a track bike is safer with walkable shoes!

[@lesbaur1414]

Wow, i have never paid attention on how i get on my bike. I just get on and ride. I'll have to pay more attention. Thanks for the video. .

[@tekt_real]

Hah, I liked the intro sequence. Good video overall.

[@bryanschwertner3585]

I enjoyed this! Funny! But seriously, at 65 I have quit used cleats and use flats, combining your number 2 and 3. Take care.

[@AdventuruosRides]

Creative lesson 😊

[@sted88]

Horse mount. but raise the pedal first and step onto it to get started. no need to skateboard push.

[@carlossalas4750]

Exactly my go-to mount move all the time.

[@dand3975]

I like to hold both brake levers tight so the bike cannot roll when getting on and off.

[@duathlete827]

Yup, that's an important point.

[@knowwhey7559]

One thing I would add about clipless: When you're stopped with one foot clipped in and one on the ground, make sure you keep the bike leaned toward the grounded foot a fair bit. You don't want to ever accidentally start falling towards the clipped in foot. You will hurt/embarrass yourself.

[@MrTwostring]

I've never had a problem getting on or off my bike, but some time after I turned 50, I found it difficult to swing my leg high enough to get off the bike. I found that leaning the bike helps, but I keep thinking there's got to be a better way. I suppose working to retain flexibility would be a good idea, but I can't quite figure out what kind of stretches I need to do.

[@GravelHerault]

Thank you for actually falling clipped in for demonstration and for Science 🫡

[@Cubasenet33]

7:23 is by far the best 😅

[@robertlee2170]

Excellent video! Do you have suggestion on how to get on a bike when there are front / rear basket with two small dogs front & back. If you could how to get a bike when there front & back basket. Thx in advance.

[@tomhammer1784]

The running start mount is a little difficult to do when you have stopped at a road crossing and need to look both directions before mounting.

[@GaryBleck]

I’m team wheel up walk over and roll the front down and your are on it. Also works in reverse. Great for crowds as you don’t swing your leg out towards anyone next to you.

[@Mr.Rgdias]

I've done the horse mount for about 15 years, never had balance issues. I just make sure to do it only on plain tracks, though. By the way, if you ride your bike as a hobby and don't want to kill the joy of it then stick with flat pedals, forget about cleats. Trust me.

[@TheShavedleggs]

I am 52 years old and use a technique that you probably don't know yet? In my opinion, it is the most elegant, most effective and least strenuous. My stomach is facing the saddle and I only hold the handlebars with one hand, the free hand just dangles loosely down the side of my body. I only have to lift my thigh until my knee is only slightly above saddle height, with my thigh and lower leg at about 90°. Once the knee is slightly above saddle height, I let the dangling lower leg circle behind and around the saddle in a minimal radius. That's it, the leg then automatically finds its way to the ground. I don't have to lean the bike towards me or lean my upper body towards the stem because I have both hands on the handlebars, nor do I have to keep my leg stretched out. Everything happens with an upright posture and an upright bike, in a small, minimal movement. Hm ... when I think about it more carefully, it's almost a bit like elegant bicycle aikido, hahaha. Enjoy!

[@Phoenix-ov5gg]

Good vid thanks 🙏🏻

[@snowy2875]

OMG trillion thanks for your great contribution. You know I ride for so many years. But I still mount and dismount like a clown. After watch your video, I finally can act as if I am a pro when I need to stop at the traffic lights. By the way sir, what is this bicycle of yours?

[@alwayspete]

Thank you for this video! I learned the proper way to do this! Wow! You really fell there a couple of times from your bike for this video! I hope you didn’t hurt yourself! The way you lift that bike like a feather! How much does your bike weigh? (The bike in the video?) Horse people! 😅 Pete ;”)

[@AnnetteLG]

I’m number two! Always have been. Mom did the horse mount technique 🤷‍♀️😮🤣

[@cyclingskills]

Excellent 👍

[@zenobia256]

Me too, but usually start with the pedal at about the 9 o'clock position and instantly take off...no pushing.

[@WanderingOldGuy]

I've found that putting the dismount side pedal DOWN before getting off makes for a more stable dismount, as opposed to how you were doing it, with the 'swing' foot down. And I'll never ride clips. I've seen way too many people get hurt (TDF anyone?) in emergency situations, where's with 'traps,' I can easily remove my foot with no unnatural twisting and, when my feet hit the ground, there's not a solid, plastic bottom on my shoe that will slip and slide on pavement, as I've seen many times. Wearing regular shoes, you will be far safer when putting your feet down and stop faster.

[@gregc1331]

I always envied the guys who could mount with the cyclocross method. I’m long torsoed and short legged (ape-shape) so I’ve always used the horse mount technique. When I raced (road), we always queued up standing over the top tube, but on a couple occasions I lost position bc I didn’t clip in fast enough. Doh!

[@javamartin52]

This would be funny if I had not suffered a traumatic break of my left femur getting on my bike this past september, using method #1. My problem, I bikepack with handlebar and rear rack luggage. What is the best way to mount this type of loaded bicycle? Open to all suggestions. Thanks.

[@cyclingskills]

Sorry to hear about your injury. Hope you’re feeling better. Bikepacking is definitely the exception where putting your foot over the top tube is the only solution. It just feels awkward.

[@ericbritton8146]

Ouch! I experienced this a few times in the beginning after I upgraded from flat to clipless pedals. This no longer happens.

[@andreasprigge928]

Thank you very much for this Video. It was really helpful.

[@exuconton]

My advice for the beginners - unclip in down position, when your leg is straight. Much easier and can be done even when the pedal is under full load

[@saidai_v]

I normally use the last dismounting technique (without the lifting), because it feels better.

[@bjornlangoren3002]

Hm. I have used the horse method since i was 8. Before that we used to start off from a boulder. Since in the old days we would get bikes to grow into..... Never even tried any other way. Stopping in traffic of course, i just unclip a leg, snd step in front of the seat. Unless it is a short stop, and i just keep my balance until it is time to go. With a bit of practice, you can track stand without even standing up. And there is no pushing off and multiple kicks with the off leg. Is is a single fluid motion. I dont think i have ever fallen when mounting a bike.

[@alamaemoshi137]

you deserve more views, thanks al ot

[@cyclingskills]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@1sobeit1]

Horse 🐎 technique is entertaining which I mastered 😅 Least the bike doesn’t kick you offf 😊

[@cyclingskills]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mondoabz]

What a time to be alive……

[@simonsaville9962]

Started with clip-in horse mount technique, but now, after breaking my hip I'// use the cautious technique. (Left foot dangling - can't clip in quick enough) Would love to be able to do the cool CX dis/mount, but I'm worried about 'rolling stones'!

[@tacosarelife2106]

I recently inherited a mountain bike from someone much taller than me and yep I did have to for the first time google bike mounting techniques lolol

[@victorrain9874]

Hello. I would like to ask you about your shorts. Your shorts look very cool and at the same time the shorts are very classic. Can you tell me what brand your shorts are? Thank you very much.

[@farukbakery5163]

thank you sir, i like your content

[@shirtlessGraveler305]

Great info I can share this with new cyclists !

[@timdybala7127]

I have been using the "mounting a horse method" for over 60 years. If I tried another way now, I would probably break a hip!

[@alejandraparrapalacios4837]

Typically, I throw the bike into the air, do a double backflip, and land back on it. It takes some practice, but it’s the most efficient in terms of energy and also the quickest method.

[@99muddy99]

@@alejandraparrapalacios4837 Your technique lacks economy. I find one backflip is 100% more efficient.

[@alejandraparrapalacios4837]

@@99muddy99 You are right! 😂

[@comedyman112]

Any tips on how to start on an severe uphill with clipless pedals?

[@richlevy2450]

71 years old, riding forever. Left pedal at 9 o'clock, clip in and step on it, as you get rolling swing your right leg over, clip'n'go! Stopping? Slow down, unclip both feet, stand on left peal as you slow, and swing your right leg bac and over, step off left pedal.

[@Msspinnerb8]

I lived in Europe a long time ago. The skateboard bike mounting technique was the standard. Probably because those bikes were built differently.

[@noneofyourbusiness4021]

I use the horse method to mount and dismount. I find it far easier on my aging hips.

[@donmc1950]

The tilt technique you recommend does not work on a tandem which has handle bars behind the seat for the rear stoker.

[@grelyelo]

I have a step thru cruiser, to get off I almost always will coast riding side saddle with my legs dangling to the non-chain side, and slow to a stop. much more convenient than these road or hybrid bikes.

[@arjundas432]

Thank you ❤

[@hanad6161]

the ending 😮

[@polokahmedtushar5860]

I'm having difficulty touching both my feet to the ground as I'm short in height. I'm only 5 feet 2 inches😅. I'm trying to learn riding bicycle at the age of 29! What should i do?

[@possiblycurryddork]

Just starte riding. This is helpful

[@cyclingskills]

You got this!

[@sergiu-gabrielcristea6582]

The popular one has the smoothest transition and once you master and it doesn't take long, it is nearly impossible to fall over. The last one with the jumping looks silly

[@kerrysupporter]

You could use a stepladder

[@anthonyvr-guestprofile6382]

Dutchies 🇳🇱 LOVE the horse mount vibe.....kick forward then up and over...FML 😅.... Even seen blokes do the 1st version of up and over the top tube from the inside out 😮 , but then again, Dutchies will be Dutchies 😅

[@andynewman835]

Horse method. Clip in at 6, once clipped raise foot to 9 and pedal away while mounting. Clip in other shoe. Not complicated!

[@stevedrake2031]

At age 70 with 2 bad knees, I can't stand up on the pedals anymore so taking off is much harder.

[@cyclingskills]

Sorry to hear that, maybe a dropper seat post could be a solution? Please look it up. It would allow you to start seated and then raise the seat while riding. Be well, cheers 🍻