10. FINAL CHECK
Double check all fixing bolts in the stand. Remove bike from stand. Bounce it on the ground and rock it back and forth with the brakes on to check for any loose components. Check tire pressures. Set fork and rear suspension pressure to give 25% sag as a starting point. Set rebound for quick enough extension for multiple bumps without the tire bouncing off the ground as it extends. Again if you’re unsure, check out set up videos from Rock Shox and Fox.
Do some gentle laps to check the full gear range and control/saddle position. Get used to the position, feel and function of all the controls. ’Bed in’ the brakes by sprinting then braking increasingly hard a few times, without completely stopping until you feel their power increase as the pads and rotors share an even coat of pad material.
Now your SCOTT bike is totally ready to hit the trails. Enjoy!
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