I’m dropping from 44/32/24 to 36/24 and I was wondering how many links to get rid of… never quite sure how do get chain length sorted on a full suss to accomodate travel without removing the shock, which I would rather not do. Any thoughts?

wrap the chain round the biggest rings at front & rear & not through dérailleur, add 2 links.

http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#chain

Let all the air out of your shock & compress the suspension to do this for a full-sus.

Ah, hadn’t thought of just letting the air out. Cheers