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The way I managed was to dismount (as in not have my butt on the saddle) with heavy loads, and level the pedals ready for when you start again (and put it in the easiest gear for starting). If you optimise the actual riding position it’s unlikely you’ll be able to touch the floor comfortably. Same as any other bike.
With both feet firmly on the floor at a stop you’re in a much more powerful position and less likely to tip the bike.
Or try and get a dropper. Although I can already see you coming to a quick or unexpected stop, trying to drop the saddle (or completely forgetting to) then trying to balance on the floor for stability but not quite able to cos used to dropper working then tipping the bike.
Good to get used to the dismount technique I think. It’s how all the pedal me cargo bike riders are taught.
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If I adjust the saddle on my UA to the best position for me, my toes barely brush the ground, making it a bit sketchy if I stop with a heavy load/in the wind.... anyone used a dropper seatpost on a UA? I reckon it could work well but concerned that there'll be enough swivel to get the saddle straight - the seat-tube is at one hell of an angle on UAs