When I first started riding I felt insecure without the seat low enough for my feet to touch the ground when stopped. I'm working on raising the seat gradually, and I'm now strong enough to start pedaling while standing.

My question is, when you stop the bike, do you lean sideways and balance on one foot, or do you get off the seat so you are straddling the bike and standing on both feet? Or does it matter? I'm doing urban riding with lots of stops, including quick, unexpected ones.

Pam