I have sort of given up Linkage, since the numbers there do not necessarily reflect the true numbers on the bike. The problem, I suppose, is that Linkage does not have this kind of design as an option. Or i have not realized how to do it. At any rate, the numbers are less important the the bike's actual behavior anyway. But of course, the numbers and measurements can still guide you in the right direction when you want to adjust stuff. From measuring the leverage ratio (or leverage curve) I feel quite confident that I should not need a larger air can.

I tend to use most of the travel, without bottoming out hard. However, the rear is a little harsh on small bumps while still nearly too soft on larger bumps, and there I sometimes get a somewhat too strong rebound. Still need to play with pressure and rebound, and if that is not enough I will adjust the shim stack. 

Regarding bob, I do not experience much of that. However, I do use a remote with three steps, and in the most locked position the shock and fork are very firm, even if not completely locked. That's what I use on the flat for going fast or up on smooth hills. In the open position there would be a little bob if I push hard in a high gear on the flat, but on the typical trail you do not notice any of that. Rather it tracks the trail nicely. On technical climbs I typically use the middle position and sometimes also on smooth trail.

And, yeah, I agree, this bike accelerates nicely and feels really fast. I have not yet contested it against my old hard tail on my favorite gravel roads, but on some of the more technical trails it is certainly faster than both the hard tail and my previous full suspension.

Thanks

Ok, nice to hear that. Perhaps I might wait a bit with shortening the fork then. I'm all for feeling safe, but also think I want a longer reach. An additional 20 mm fork gives me a degree less in head angle, 15 or so mm less reach, a degree less in seat tube angle and the saddle 15-20 mm further back from the bottom bracket. But the bracket should be 10 mm or so higher.

Oh well, it's not all numbers... I'll try.

All right, I am a rookie when it comes to posting images here. Trying again...

Some of the theory behind is explained on youtube in videos such as this, which I have found quite useful:

Yep, you're right. Rainy day, so I drew it on Linkage and the anti-squat was not that great, neither the progression. I added it to Linkage library if you're curious to check.

I'm a complete novice to Linkage, but took a look your drawing of the M06. It seems you defined it as a 4-bar swingarm, and not a MonoPivot. Is there a reason for that, or does that actually not affect the calculations?