Question about stopping technique

[MartianDestiny]

Both. I get off the seat, lean to one side, and put my foot down. No way I'd get my foot on the ground from the seat comfortably and my top tube can be a hair close for comfort (especially on the road bikes) so I've just learned to lean the bike as I put my foot down.

[alpinerabbit]

You can also aim to put your right foot on the curb, it's less way down. I usually do that when there is a curb. I think I manage staying in the saddle this way (it's winter, haven't been on the bike in a while - outside).

I also sort of hang over the top tube lazily with my left thigh, left pedal up, when the wait gets long. Or sit on the top tube half way.

[OakLeaf]

I used to put my right foot on the curb (or stay clipped in and hang on to a streetlight), but I don't think that's such a good idea any more.

You really want to take more of the lane when you're at a stop. Being close enough to the curb to put your foot on it, means that you're nearly invisible to cars.

I would have to lean my bike so extremely to keep the saddle under me at a stop, that I'd never get started again. Learn to get on and off the seat quickly.

[alpinerabbit]

I might have to add that here in Switzerland, drivers expect you to stay to the side, and they know you're there (many more cyclists here), so that's what we do. YMMV!