climbing, hopping, descending

[Irulan]

it would be a lot more fun on a mtn bike, that's for sure. This is where I am really not an expert, but as you get into more technical stuff, body english and geomerty can really make a difference.

I've only pinch flatted once, last week as a matter of fact, when I was a little out of control and ran inot some rocks. I did a slo-mo feet first save, and then ssssssssssss. Killed that tube!!

honestly, I think you'll have to work harder for success on a hybrid due to the goemetry. Some thing you can do to a hybrid to make it more mountain friendly are make sure you have a narrow saddle (it's really hard to get back on one that is wide) lower your handlesbars and stem for a less upright body position and make sure you have a decent front fork on it.

Penny

edit: I'd be more worried about you hurting you than the bike. If your hybrid is anything like the steel recreation hybrid turned mtn bike that I started on, you won't be able to kill it.