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Mechanic Clinic: Suspension Deep Dive

  • Colorado Boy Depot 687 North Cora Street Ridgway, CO, 81432 United States (map)

In this class, you’ll learn all about how the magical suspension actually works.  We’ll take a look inside a fork, learn the anatomy of all the parts, and explain how each of the moving pieces work together.  Our mechanics will help you set up your own suspension, both to your weight and riding style, and teach you how and when to make adjustments to all those dials. We’ll ride a few obstacles to test out different settings and explain the practice of “bracketing”, which will enable you to make micro-adjustments to your own bike on the trail.  Bring your bike and your fully-loaded pack that you usually ride with.  

Skills covered:

  • Understand the anatomy of a fork & rear shock

  • Identify the difference between high-speed and low-speed compression & rebound

  • Understand dampening

  • Set sag in rear suspension

  • Add proper amount of air to front fork

  • Understand how and when to adjust compression and rebound settings

  • Learn how to bracket


Details:

  • Prerequisites for this class: you must have a bike with at least front suspension

  • Duration: 3 hrs

  • Cost: $110

  • Location: Colorado Boy Depot, 687 N Cora, Ridgway

  • Class size:  2-6 students

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