Kona Stinky-swingarm hitting saddle

Hawk1
Hawk1 Posts: 7
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I usually run my seat as low as possible on other bikes but have found the rocker arms on my new stinky hit the saddle if the seat is low. I put the seat higher, but after flat drops of 5 foot + I think it still hits. What I would like to know is exactly how low you can have the seat without it hitting. I don't like riding with the saddle really high. If anyone has a stinky and knows I would very much apreciate your advice.

Cheers

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  • Sir HC
    Sir HC Posts: 20,148
    Take the spring out of the shock and find out how low and what position you can run the saddle/post before it hits the rockers.
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  • Hawk1
    Hawk1 Posts: 7
    Thanks, I don't fancy removing the shock to get the spring off (I'll have to have a look in the manual to see how you do that) if torque wrenches are needed I doubt I'll be able do it. If no one else has any more advice I will have to do it.

    Thanks SIR HC
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    move saddle forward as well. but yes on fullys you need to have the seat higher as the rear wheel has to go somewhere.
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  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    You may need to increase the spring weight if you're constantly dropping to flat, to prevent damage to the shock and frame.
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