Special Consideration for Trail Riding the Dynamik:
The lighter front loading will come into play during aggres-
sive trail rides, but with a little practice it will become second nature to compensate, and in some cases an advantage,
such as popping the front wheel over small obstacles. Crank clearance can be less than typical MTB’s so watch out for
crank strikes! Bunny hops are no problem once you learn to push down a bit, or stiffen your arms, since the nose of
the bike will pop up easily. As you ride you will notice the same body English works here as on typical bikes, but slightly
different portions. It only takes a few rides though to start nailing the trail. You will get used the low seat height, the few
inches difference really feels big! The bike seems to hug the ground compared to a MTB. Definitely nice when ducking
under tree limbs! The low top tube height is nice also; it helps avoid painful groin jams when an errant dismount occurs.
Plus the low top tube height is great when you have encountered a hill that wins, you can simply stay on the bike and
walk it up.
Using Shock Forks:
Most MTB shock forks will adapt. The rake needs
to be at least 38mm. Stroke can be your personal preference but 56 to
76mm is plenty. Much over 76mm will, however start lifting the head angle
and change the bikes handling.
Front Tire Clearance:
If trying out larger tires than spec, foot to tire
clearance may become close or contact possible. Check this prior to riding.
Caution:
Changing tire sizes can affect toe
clearance with the front wheel.