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BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
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Left-handed, dismount left12 Votes - [15.19%]
Left-handed, dismount right2 Votes - [2.53%]
Right-handed, dismount left55 Votes - [69.62%]
Right-handed, dismount right3 Votes - [3.8%]
Left-handed, dismount on both sides equally0 Votes - [0%]
Right-handed, dismount on both sides equally1 Votes - [1.27%]
Other0 Votes - [0%]
right handed, regular dismount to left, but flying (learning) to right2 Votes - [2.53%]
ambidextrous and I have no idea1 Votes - [1.27%]
unclip right foot, attempt to put down left foot, fall over1 Votes - [1.27%]
both feet uncliped, hop up enough to clear rear tire dismount1 Votes - [1.27%]
unclip left foot, attempt to put down right foot, fall over1 Votes - [1.27%]

2008-11-02 8:39 PM

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Subject: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
While I was volunteering as a bike handler at IMFL yesterday, I noticed something interesting. No matter what foot they unclip first, most people dismount to the left of the bike (the opposite side of the gears). I'm wondering if it has something to do with the dominant hand, especially since I'm one of the rare right-sided dismounters and I'm also left-handed.

So...take the poll! Which hand is dominant, and which side do you dismount on?



2008-11-02 8:45 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
I'm right handed, but I always dismount on the left. My left side is more stable in general. I actually think I lean a bit to the left when I'm on the bike. My left hand is always the one that gets tingly fingers, never my right.
2008-11-02 8:55 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?

Right handed, dismount on the left.  I think it's because my right leg is also dominant, so I'm more comfortable swinging my right leg over the top bar, both getting on and off the bike

2008-11-02 9:08 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
Another right handed, left side dismounter here. Not sure why... just 'feels' right.
2008-11-02 9:11 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
 Right handed dismount on left side: learned it like that as a kid, avoids the gears, and way we do it in cyclocross.
2008-11-02 9:32 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
Lefty dismount on the left

2008-11-02 9:35 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?

2 reasons to go over the left side no matter your dominate hand. First is of course no gears so no chance of getting cut. Second is that once off and running, still no gears to cut and you are using your RIGHT hand to handle bike. If you are going to do a flying dismount, step through with right foot between bike and left foot to help a great deal. Try both ways, you will see. That on move will completely allow you to see why you dismount on left side

If you really try on gear side, bring bandages.



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2008-11-02 9:36 PM
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2008-11-02 9:55 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?

Most people mount horses from the left side also.  Probably trying to stay away from the gearsWink

 

2008-11-02 10:02 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
I think I'm one of those weird people that do things opposite. I'm right handed and breathe left swimming and apparently dismounting right is uncommon for biking too.

I bat and golf right though, so I'm not a total freak I guess.
2008-11-02 11:47 PM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
I just fall down, then pick my bike up with my right hand as I wipe off the blood with my left!

2008-11-03 9:53 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
It's a practical thing.  Always dismount on the left.  Otherwise you run the risk of getting chainringed .......
2008-11-03 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
Another right handed, left side dismounter here....LOL
2008-11-03 10:15 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
Right handed but can't seem to get either leg to clear the seat after the bike leg. Must be the seat.

Now that the topic came up I do dismount on the left.
2008-11-03 10:18 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
I am right handed, and I dismount to the left. Reason for it, I have had my ACL replaced in my left knee so my right leg has more flexibility to get over the seat, and maneuver around my left leg while on the side of the bike. I step off the bike with my right foot.
2008-11-03 10:38 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
left side dominant.. but i can do both


2008-11-03 10:56 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?
rear tire dismount.. hop up enough to clear bottles and rear tire, hit ground and run to catch up with bike
2008-11-03 11:18 AM
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Subject: RE: BIke dismount poll--dominant hand?

Unclip right foot about 50m from dismount - continue to soft pedal - swing right leg over to left side about 20m from dismount while coasting - stop at dismount line, unclip left foot and start running.

Oh, and I'm right handed.

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