What are the dangers of over springing?

[Ruffy]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

But a little bit of wallow is better than a big bit of highside if it pings over a ripple cranked over.

Originally Posted by DavieSV

I have a little feeling that may have contributed to my off (Seggons where is that video) I think the suspension was compressed, then mid bend hit a low spot in the road which extended & compressed the rear end in a very short space of time, causing the rear to let go momenterily

Isn't this more to do with damping than spring rate, though?

BTW, sorry if I come across as ignorant or provocative. I'm genuinely trying to learn here by relating to my technical, but theoretical, education.

[DavieSV]

Nah

Riding like a t**t

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Ruffy

Isn't this more to do with damping than spring rate, though?

Yes and no, zadar is the better man than me to answer the question.
But, with too hard a spring rate you are gauranteeing that the back will transfer force to the bike and kick the bike upward. A soft spring will deform and let the bike continue on its normal path if it has the travel.
Enough rebound will make sure that shock does not extend too fast and kick the bike upwards when energy stored in spring absoring a bump is released.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by zadar

suspension shops know what is right.

Suspension shops who will only sell you things

not all, some will tell you.