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I am 5' with an inseam of 27" - when I stop, I shift my but to the left & put that foot down while i cover my rear brake with my right. Keeping my right foot on the rear brake was drilled into us at the MSF beginner coarse (as we were always told to stay in gear at stops and lights & keep that foot on the brake).
As for "backing up" the bike, I will either shift myself to one side of the seat so I can touch the ground better and push it back OR if not, I have no qualms about getting off and walking the bike back then getting back on.
At first I would feel a bit embarrassed, (being so short I had to get off the bike to back it up) but the more I ride, the more fun I have and the less I care what others have to say (if its negative)
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