Quote Originally Posted by limewave View Post
Comfort bikes can be very heavy, but a lot of them also have suspension. The suspension can handle a curb (at least I found it could). Just pull-up on the handle bars when you hit and make sure to pedal through it. You don't need to be going fast, if you need to slow down, that's fine, but when you approach, pedal over the obstacle--the traction from the rear tire will help power the bike over the curb.
It will help if you are not in the saddle. Pedals level ( 3/9) legs extended a bit - this will help the bike absorb the bump. Plenty of people rode rigids before suspension was invented. So, it's more the rider than the bike.