Suspension Lab
Set up your bike for the way you ride.
(It’s your suspension, not the bike’s suspension.)
We're open for services by appointment Wed - Fri (10-5), Sun (12-5)
Dynamic Suspension Tuning/Coaching
Suspension is our passion and what we are known for. Mike (formerly Edgar Bikes) developed a unique and fun process to learn what you need, and our suspension experts work with you to tune your bike for your riding style and preferences. Whether you’re new to mountain bikes, a professional racer, you have a new bike, or a “new to you” bike, we can help make it the best ride you’ve ever had. Guaranteed.
This is the premier suspension set up clinic, and the only one like it!
We teach you how all the bits work and why they matter. We can get as geeky as you want or keep it simple. By the end you will feel and hear the difference. We help Identify your goals and riding style and work with you in a specially designed riding environment to dynamically set up your bike, so you get the most out of your ride.
The process is a full 2 hours — and be ready to ride!
First rule: It’s your bike’s fault!
Suspension is about balance, dynamic movement and force (mass times acceleration). You simply can’t do an adequate job of tuning this in a shop. In our outdoor lab, we do static and dynamic setup, slow motion video analysis, and personalized coaching. The result is not only a bike perfectly tuned to you, but the knowledge to adjust it as needed to keep it perfect.
We recommend swinging by the shop with your bike the week before the class to make sure everything is in good working order.
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy and if your bike is broken, we can’t set it up.
Full suspension bikes only
The course is designed to work with any discipline of MTB including: Downhill, Trail, XC and Enduro bikes. We will even handle Downcountry!
Weather can play a factor. Cold and rain makes it difficult to tune the set up so we may need to reschedule if it’s too wet.
Best for 1-4 bikes with 1-4 riders
Lab Results
“One of the best improvements in my riding in years…”
We believe bikes should be fun. Everyone - beginner to pro - belongs here, and we want to help you enjoy your time on your bike more than ever. Contact us for information and to set up a private appointment.
Suspension Set-Up
Have you done our full suspension set up clinic and need to recheck things? Did you get a new bike and want to just go through it with us? Do you have questions about suspension that the infinite (and confusing) interwebs can’t answer for you? Or are you struggling with progressing and aren’t sure why?
All of these are a good reason to come by The Line to have us take a look at your bike. Bikes are complex and need to be set up to your unique requirements. Factory settings are almost always off - each person and each bike has unique balance, weight and speed requirements that no chart can accommodate. Let us help you get set up for success.
No matter what type of biking you enjoy, you'll benefit from a bike set-up that is properly adjusted to fit your body and your riding style. Our certified set-up specialists will discuss your approach and goals. We'll then work with you to determine your ideal suspension set-up and bike geometry.
With a custom set-up, you can be more comfortable, more efficient, and more powerful on every ride. You’ll also be less likely to sustain injuries on a bike that has been configured to meet your needs and the type of trails you ride.
Suspension Service
does your bike suck or wheeze? does it do odd things when you ride it? have you ever had your suspension serviced? Most manufacturers recommend 50 hour basic service and 100-200 hour full rebuilds. Often this is once a year. You’ll be shocked (see what we did there?) to feel the difference, since your suspension gradually wears down. Front forks, rear suspension, or both - we guarantee a more comfortable ride. better performance and more control for a safer ride. we are certified suspension technicians and do our work in house with factory tools and parts.
Service Guarantee
When you bring your bicycle to us for suspension work, our friendly, professionally trained technicians will assess your bike's needs and provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate. We won’t upsell you unnecessarily, and we’ll work with you to figure out the best way to accomplish your goals on your budget. Whether your bike is in need of a minor adjustment or a complete refresh, we promise that your ride is in good hands. Our rebuilds and high end Lab services are done in house, in partnership with Edgar Bikes, a trusted name in the Pacific NW.
Personal, collaborative service
We want to make the most of your time and get your bike ready to ride. You can schedule a drop-off time to help us be as efficient as possible. During your drop-off appointment we'll evaluate the work needed with you, identify any parts we need to order, and timing for your service. We strive for a couple days turnaround after a scheduled drop off. We also offer discounted rental bikes during service so you can keep riding!