I guess I could get it out anytime ,but I've been riding my husbands with straps ,and I'm comfortable (except its a bit too big). I'm kinda afraid of my new bike...no pedals ,and those skinny tires than can go flat. I've been to a couple classes on how to change a flat ,but if it ever happened I wouldn't know what to do. Have you had flats? I still owe about $500.00 on it ,and its Christmas ,so I think Ill wait till January sometime. Are you clip less yet???