Yesterday myself and 5-6 others spend the afternoon with Dave Moss and the Two Bald Bikers (who do a lot of gold courses). 1pm - 5pm. Dave goes over the suspension and has a chat. TBB guys take us all on a ride (seemed like 40-60 minutes). There is discussion then an amazing tune up (Dave is the man) and another longer ride to feel those changes. Stop for additional tune (softer / harder by preference) and some braking test runs. Then the ride back (apparently 300kms over the day).
Dave Moss won all four (from memory it was in a recent bike mag) comps he did in the states last year and has raced for years. He has loads of vids on youtube (look up Dave Moss or Dave Moss Suspension).
I appreciate how into rider safety he is and how amazing my bike (Blade) and my previous bike (Blade) where after he got at it. Sure lots of people do good suspension and sure you can learn and do more yourself (which he encourages and also does training days to teach). He's just a pretty cool guy, very genuine and he makes my bike ROCK which I do a long commute and track days on so really appreciate.
6-7 people at $150 its not a big earn for three guys and 5 hours. One of those sessions last year only two people went (friends of mine).
We have some great local suspension builders (Robert Taylor) but not so many amazing suspension tuners. Dave is only here part of the year. One of the guys doing the day road back (and assuming from) Wanganui to Wellington (that is dedication). I was about 450 over the day (bit saw after that one given I'm always a little saw and riding slower in a group seems to cause more pain).
I will be loving those changes for many KMs to come. If you get a bike from the shop chances are the setup is average at best and you will be amazed what a proper tune can do.
Fully recommend Dave google him and look for up coming events. He does track days all over the place also.
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