Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
There are trails with a lot of tree roots I might try. Though that may be difficult?

I'm hoping to travel a little with this bike.

I will need to make an appointment with my fitter/mechanic in Charleston and have him take a look at the suspension. It seems it can be set differently for different uses? I'm certainly going to be very gentle with the bike and my body in terms of where I ride it until I get some actual instruction.
mmm, that would be a slight misconception, that suspension can be set for different uses. If the suspension is set up correctly, it is set for your body weight. How fast the rebound occurs can be set, which may be what you are thinking of. I use a slower rebound for more technical stuff, faster for smoother trails. In some bikes, you can lock out the front or rear suspension for extended climbing. Also, with some front forks the amount of travel can be adjusted which will change how slack the head angle is in addition to giving you more travel.