LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
1 day
COURSE HOURS
6 hours
COURSE CREDENTIAL
WAS Bicycle Mechanic Certification
Cytech Technical Three
Cytech Accredited Training Provider
This course pulls back the curtain on what’s happening inside your suspension and translates the mystery into practical understanding you can feel on the trail. You’ll learn what the dials, valves, and volume spacers actually do, how they interact, and how small changes can dramatically affect control, comfort, and confidence while riding.
A strong emphasis is placed on real-world suspension setup. You’ll work through initial suspension set-up for rider weight and terrain, learn how to use external adjustments effectively, and develop a clear understanding of how rebound, compression, and air volume influence ride feel. The goal is not guesswork, but intentional, repeatable adjustments that improve performance.
The course also builds hands-on maintenance skills suitable for the home mechanic. You’ll learn how to perform essential suspension service tasks such as splash oil changes, wiper seal replacement, and basic internal inspection, helping you extend service intervals and keep your suspension running smoothly. Beyond the fork and shock, the course covers suspension linkage maintenance, including bearing assessment, replacement considerations, and correct torque practices for pivot hardware.
The highlight is confidence: confidence to set up your suspension properly, maintain it responsibly, understand when deeper service is required, and ride with greater control, because you know what’s happening beneath you, not just how it feels.
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
5 Students
INTERESTED IN A CUSTOM COURSE?
Please inquire for a custom course for you, your friends or your employees directly via email or phone.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
| Course | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $800 CAD + gst |
The Cytech Technical Three Suspension module is designed for experienced bicycle mechanics and technically confident riders who already have a solid understanding of mountain bikes and want to expand into professional suspension servicing. It’s ideal for shop mechanics who regularly work with modern MTB setups but have not yet undertaken formal suspension training, as well as mechanics looking to add suspension forks, rear shocks, and hydraulic dropper posts to their service capabilities.
This module suits individuals who are comfortable in a workshop environment and want to move beyond basic set-up and adjustment into proper diagnosis, servicing, and rebuild procedures. It’s particularly valuable for mechanics aiming to broaden their skill set, increase workshop responsibility, or progress toward full Cytech Technical Three certification.
The focus is on building foundational suspension service competence at a professional level, developing the understanding, confidence, and hands-on skills required to service common suspension systems accurately, safely, and to manufacturer standards.
- Suspension theory and discussion
- Initial suspension setup and tuning tips
- External adjustments and what they do
- Internal adjustments and how to perform them
- Advanced tuning theory - internal controls, re-valving, oil weights
- Fork maintenance skills - removal of fork from bike, removal of lowers
- Wiper seal and lubrication oil replacement
- Rear shock maintenance skills - removal from bike, air can service, DU bushing replacement
- Pivot linkage maintenance - diagnosis and replacement of wear parts, including cartridge bearings
- Application of this knowledge to trail-side adjustments and repairs
By the end of this module, participants will be able to confidently identify, service, and set up modern mountain bike suspension systems, including suspension forks, rear shocks, and hydraulic dropper posts. Learners will develop a working understanding of suspension terminology, system design, and the functional differences between common spring and damper types.
Participants will be able to diagnose common suspension faults, perform routine and intermediate service procedures, and complete full services on front forks and brand-specific rear shocks in line with manufacturer standards. This includes lower leg removal, oil changes, air can servicing, damper oil replacement, and hardware inspection and replacement.
Graduates of the module will also be able to strip down, rebuild, and bleed hydraulic dropper posts and remote levers, ensuring smooth operation and reliable performance. They will gain the confidence to adjust suspension systems correctly for rider weight, riding style, and terrain, and to communicate service recommendations clearly within a professional workshop setting.
The outcome is a mechanic who understands how suspension systems function as integrated hydraulic and mechanical units, and who can service them accurately, safely, and consistently in real-world shop environments.