I should try and post up some video of the rocky trail we have here in North Australia. Its not what I would specifically call ST and far from what I'd call tight. It is rocky though! I am quite comfortable in letting the bike work under me. Riding mud and ruts is very similar in that the bike is going where it has to before it hooks up to drive. I think you nailed it with the suspension. Mine is still the std Sachs valving and very stiff. Really beats on me especially at slower speeds.
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