Plain black? In Germany, this is the most popular colour for mountain bikes. Dynamics is right about that, but the frame of the Black Star is not boring - the 1796 gram light tubular mesh looks classy, the weld seams are finely finished. The 11.7-kilo sports bike also impresses in other respects with its agile steering and high-quality components. A Reba fork, plenty of Shimano XT, Formula brakes and high-quality tyres make the Black Star the equipment winner in the test field. The Reba fork offers additional adjustment options with its negative chamber. Only the cockpit (620 mm handlebars, 110 mm stem) doesn't fit the overall concept and makes safe downhill handling more difficult. Therefore our
Tuning tip: wider handlebars, shorter stem.
Conclusion: With above-average equipment, the Dynamics only lacks a better cockpit for a place at the very front.
+ High-quality equipment
+ Good fork
+ Good tyres
- Narrow handlebars
