How well does our stock suspension absorb stuff like curbs? I don't plan on being too much of a hooligan but, the occasion has arisen several times in the Jeep so, I expect it to on the bike as well. I'm about 200lbs sans gear and I know the stock suspension is set up for someone much lighter. Do I run the risk of serious damage to any components if I take a medium height curb at a slow to moderate speed? How do you guys take on stuff like this?

 

The suspension will be OK.
Just watch the rims and tyre tubes.
Keep the tyre pressure up and curbs are a doddle.

 

I've launched off 7ft tall rocks with the stock suspension. I don't think a curb will do any damage. If it did, these would be the ****tiest bikes in the world

 

Depends on the angle of the curb. If its the nearly straight up curb, take them slow or near stop speed. The very angled curbs you can take on at higher speeds.

I sometimes park in odd position. So rather than backing out of the parking space, I just run over the curb and cross the grass or whatever may lie ahead.

 

also depends on your riding. load the front springs prior to the obstacle, and "unweight"the bike with power and body position at the start of the obstacle. when you are in the midst of the obstacle, reduce the power and shift forward. that unweights the back. you can do lots with technique.

 

probably not much different then going over a big log or downed tree. I'm in the same weight class and abuse the hell out of my bike (probably like most on here) .. no issues.

 

I dont think a 6" curb is much of a problem. I ride over then , I just avoid hitting them on an angle.

 

A what ??

 

curb.... its a city thing. I remember seeing one when I was a kid.

 

i should go jump a stair set and see what that does. i use to skate for years, cant be much diffrent.