Thanks for the info Hairy! I've downloaded the manual and done some tests as outlined. I think as pointed out above adjusting the BB height will help a bit with clearance. I have also adjusted the rebound setting by 2 clicks clockwise to assist with rebound and will test. The last test as you pasted above has very bad results (considering that I am doing it correctly!) Firstly I ensure that the suspension lever is on full-mode (full suspension as I understand it), then I move the o-ring up to make contact with the shock piston, I then sit on the bike with my feet on the pedals, then move to a position where I am standing over the bike, ie. only contact I have is holding the handlebars and get the spacing between the piston and the o-ring measured. according to the Scott site it should be between 7-8mm at my current weight (103kg's this morning). The distance however is more like 10cm, when I get on the bike the piston drops almost flush with the bottom of the rod it moves on, moving the o-ring to that position, so when I get off the space between the piston and the o-ring is almost at it's maximum I would say which is around 10cm, if not more. Is it then clear that the shock pressure is obviously not what it should be (191 PSI again according to Scott based on my weight and ride experience), it seems drastically off and could be the whole reason I am struggling to get around?? Thanks again to all you guys for your insight, I am learning fast here, much appreciated. milo
