View Poll Results: Do you jump obstacles on your road bike?

No, jumping is for idiots. I actually look where I'm going...

10.53%

Sure, I jump everything, even things I can safely ride around.

17.54%

I only jump in an emergency.

112

65.50%

I jump/ride off of curbs, but I don't jump over things.

6.43%

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Do you jump obstacles on your road bike?

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06-22-06, 11:37 AM

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Kuma

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Originally Posted by ghettocruiser

High-flying antics are rarely necessary on my road bike.

High-flying antics are rarely possible on my road bike...

06-22-06, 11:41 AM

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5AM ride again? Damn...

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Originally Posted by cs124

Also the sideways hop to get on and off tram tracks is a skill all Melbourne roadies should have.

I remember having to do that while I was in Melbourne during the spring of '05. Living right on Swanston Street, I couldn't go anywhere without having to do the sideways hop to get over the tram tracks...

06-25-06, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh

Bunnyhopping downed riders is an all or nothing strategy. If you don't clear em, its going to be one heck of a fall. (and there's always the risk they raise up.) If you just jam on the brakes, you at least minimize impact speed. Unfortunately there's no time to reflect, and hindsight is 20-20.

Bunnyhopping downed riders is also another essential skill if you've ever raced MTB or been in a fast moving snakeline while riding offroad. During some tight singletrack downhill sections, if a rider in front goes down, there's really no other way to avoid and contribute to a pileup. If you're the rider in front who has gone down you are wise to remain down rather than try to get up. Everyone learns that one early on.

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