Originally Posted by
raria
I used to break posts and get pinched flats.
I've yet to get a pinch flat in over 10,000 miles of riding and commuting, I always make sure my tires are properly inflated. Sidewall failures, yep. Debris, yep.
Getting out of the saddle for obvious holes and bumps, sure, no brainer. But there's only so much avoidable riding one can do on terrible roads.