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  1. kingmilo
    Saying something is too light is like kissing your sister, you just shouldn't do it.
  2. kingmilo
    To be honest a lot of things weren't done correctly that I only found out after leaving the shop unfortunately. I wish I had known of this community before I went buying. My first port of call tomorrow is to purchase a shock pump and will definitely check it regularly and if there is a problem I'll be sure to take it in - thanks!
  3. kingmilo
    As far as I know it would be fine even up to my height 187cm although as pointed out I should probably be on an XL frame, but I have short legs (inside leg measures about 84/85cm), and a long torso which makes a difference. Then it comes down to the specific bike and how you feel on it I guess. Some basic info here: http://grouptrails.com/fitness/whats-my-bike-size/ The other gents will know better though so interested to see what they have to say.
  4. kingmilo
    The problem is that isint even a joke I already have a road bike and investigating tri-bike, where does it stop!!! Single speed would be nice to get around the city hmm...
  5. kingmilo
    Ha ha! Yes definitely so but I am still going to try out an XL frame hard-tail 29er to see how it fairs compared to the dual-sus. The way I see this going is I will have both and be even poorer than we I started, there is no 'cheap' when it comes to bicycling I am learning fast!
  6. kingmilo
    Ok so I checked the rear shock, 20 PSI, explains a lot! Pumped it up to 190 PSI, took it for a spin through Tokai forest, jeep and single track and riding was much better!! Bikes still feels heavy but not as heavy ha ha, maybe I just have legs for ants! Thanks everyone for their input especially Hairy & V12man! milo
  7. kingmilo
    Thanks, just made that change! Now all I need is a shock pump to test PSI and take it for a ride
  8. kingmilo
    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
  9. kingmilo
    I'm guessing you mean the BB height? https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/technology/bike/Adjustable_BB_Height/
  10. kingmilo
    Thanks, you guys have been very helpful, learnt a lot already! Hairy ill dm you soon shot!
  11. kingmilo
    Yup, live and work in town and that would be great thanks! But let me bring the bike to you seeing as though you doing me a favour
  12. kingmilo
    I agree after all the feedback that it's not the small weight gain but most probably the setup, hopefully the L size frame isin't a fail. I will try locking out my rear shock and going over my setup again, thanks for your input.
  13. kingmilo
    According to ergo fit yes and all my other bikes are XL, but when purchasing the Scott the owner of the reputable bicycling shop said the L of this particular bike would be fine also after looking at my ergo fit details, I went on his advice, maybe wrongfully so now I see but none wiser at the time I guess, you know how these things go. Maybe I should rent a HT 29er and take it for a ride around the mountain and see how it compares.
  14. kingmilo
    I gave the guy at the shop my ergo fit details and he adjusted the bike accordingly with me making some adjustments as I went along but I agree the suspension setup doesn't feel right even though there were adjustments made to the suspension according to my weight, something I will need to look at again. As Mongoose also pointed out below perhaps I should be on an XL but I went on the 'expert' advice of the guys at the shop after giving them my ergo info.
  15. kingmilo
    Hairy, a Scott Spark 940 2013 (L frame) about 2 months old.
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