Someone was always suggesting a better way to position the hand brakes, or a new toe grip that allowed for better traction and easier dismounts.
Even in today's world, bikes can be gender-specific Traditionally, women's bikes possessed a slanted top tube to make it easier to dismount in a skirt.
In addition, adult tricycles are also made with a low "step through" design, making mounting and dismounting much easier than a traditional bike; they come with big tires that ensure a smooth ride; have raised, ergonomic handlebars that are easier to reach and grip and offer oversize seats (some even have backrests) for comfort and support.
South of the pike, Archer's men were expecting an easy fight against dismounted cavalrymen and were astonished to recognize the black Hardee hats worn by the men facing them through the woods: the famous Iron Brigade, formed from regiments in the Western states of Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, had a reputation as fierce, tenacious fighters.
On the final descent into the valley we dismounted; easier than inching downhill along the treacherous, muddy slope.
I spent most of the day Friday on my MonoRover, using it in conjunction with a standing desk to do work, not even dismounting it to pee (this is easier than you'd think).
Dismounting the apparatus, he exhaled his tension.
Then, all smiles, he was shown dismounting from a jeep.
Clearly impressed by my easy manner and new Discman, he decided to invite about eight of his friends along, who circled us on their bikes in a pastiche of a Native American intimidation routine, before dismounting.
