Can't say it doesn't happen, but the pothole thing is exceedingly rare; the new curb thing would make me say a few NSFW words, for sure, but yeah -- I'd hop it. Kona likes to fly!

I totally understand that skinnier tires and lighter bikes are "more efficient"; but with the urban landscape being what it is in many places, the utility factor of fat tires and suspension make a lot of problems go away. . .for me, at least. And, being a Clyde, I have BIG trust issues with the lighter bikes. I've had MTB's that couldn't handle my output, so skinny tires and a lightweight frame make me a little nervous.