Motocross
Better hold-up, cleaner landings, reduced harshness and improved front-end accuracy into ruts and braking bumps.
Engineering-backed suspension tuning
Motorcycle Suspension Specialist Near Canberra
Engineering-backed suspension tuning, revalving and setup for motocross, enduro, off-road and road racing riders who want more grip, more control and more confidence.
Based in Shannons Flat, NSW, Mountain Race Shop helps riders move beyond guesswork with suspension solutions built from real-world testing, measured data and practical experience.
MX
Enduro
Road Race
Adventure
Data-Led Setup
GripMore traction where the bike used to skate and deflect
ControlBetter hold-up, balance and support through the stroke
ConfidenceA baseline that makes sense and can actually be refined
Proven on track. Validated by data. Built for real riders.
- ENGINEERING-BACKED TUNING
- RIDER-SPECIFIC SETUP
- DATA-DRIVEN VALVING
- CANBERRA & MONARO
- TRACK / TRAIL / ROAD
- SHIM STACK DIRECTION
Suspension that works — not guesswork
A setup should give you traction, support and confidence
A good suspension setup does more than make a bike feel “softer” or “firmer.” It gives you better traction, better stability, better hold-up in the right part of the stroke, and more confidence when the speed goes up or the terrain gets rough.
At Mountain Race Shop, every recommendation is built around what the bike is actually doing — not generic settings pulled from a chart. Workshop experience is combined with structured analysis to create setups that are repeatable, understandable and aimed at real performance.
Focus
Spring rate, damping balance, geometry, traction and usable rider feel.
Approach
Real-world testing backed by measurement, logic and clear tuning direction.
Outcome
A bike that works harder for you instead of fighting you at speed.
Built for serious riders
Who we help
Enduro & Off-Road
Better traction on roots, rocks and chop, with improved comfort and less deflection when the ground gets unpredictable.
Road Racing
More confidence under brakes, better support at turn-in and stronger feedback when pushing harder on track.
Rider-Specific Setup
Spring rate, damping balance and setup direction matched to your bike, your weight, your pace and your terrain.
What is the bike doing wrong?
The problems we solve
Harsh on square-edge bumps
Deflecting instead of tracking straight
Bottoming too easily
Vague under brakes
Rear kicking on acceleration or chop
Good in one section, terrible everywhere else
Too stiff and still unstable
Plush at low speed but collapsing when pushed
These are not random complaints. They are clues.
The job is to work out whether the cause is spring rate, damping balance, geometry, service condition, internal setup, or a combination of them.
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Services
Suspension Tuning & Setup
Spring rate selection, sag setup, clicker strategy and geometry refinement to suit rider weight, ability and application.
Revalve & Shim Stack Design
Compression and rebound strategy built from measured data, workshop experience and real-world feedback — not copied stacks and guesswork.
Data & Diagnostics
Force-velocity interpretation, pressure-balance insight and practical tuning direction that helps explain what the suspension is actually doing.
Consultations
Not sure whether you need a service, springs, a revalve or a full direction change? Start with a consult and get a clear recommendation before spending money in the wrong area.
A specialist option for Canberra riders
Based in Shannons Flat, serving Canberra and surrounding riders
Mountain Race Shop is based in Shannons Flat, NSW, making it a practical specialist workshop for riders from Canberra, Cooma, the Monaro and surrounding regions who want proper suspension work rather than suspension being treated as an afterthought in a general service shop.
Canberra
Cooma
Monaro
Snowy Mountains
How the process works
From problem to proper baseline
Tell us about the bike
Send the bike model, rider weight, riding type, current setup and what the bike feels like on track, trail or road.
We assess the likely cause
We look at whether the issue is spring rate, damping balance, geometry, service condition or internal valving.
We recommend the right path
That may be a setup correction, a service, a spring change, a revalve, or a more detailed tuning plan.
We build for the result
The focus is always the same: better traction, better control, better confidence and a setup that makes sense.
You ride with a real baseline
You leave with a clearer direction, better feedback from the bike, and a baseline you can actually work from.
Real results matter
Proof beats promises
KTM 300 EXC — Enduro rider
“The bike stopped pinging off rocks and started driving forward. Massive improvement in front-end confidence.”
YZ450F — Motocross rider
“Much better support on jump faces and into braking bumps. The front now feels planted instead of vague.”
Road race customer
“Better support under brakes, more confidence at turn-in, and clearer feedback at lean.”
Replace these placeholders with real customer quotes, bike photos, workshop images and before/after setup stories for the strongest conversion lift.
More than a workshop
Engineering tools and technical insight
Mountain Race Shop also gives riders and tuners access to technical tools and engineering resources.
Shim Calculator
Compare shim stacks, test softer and stiffer options, and refine damping strategy in a more structured way.
Explore the Shim CalculatorSuspension Engineering
Technical resources and engineering insight for riders and tuners who want to understand the “why” behind setup decisions.
Visit Suspension EngineeringFrequently asked questions
FAQ
Do I need springs or a revalve?
Not always a revalve. Many bikes first need the correct spring rate, sag and baseline setup before deeper valving changes make sense.
Do you work on motocross, enduro, off-road and road race bikes?
Yes. Mountain Race Shop is positioned around motocross, enduro, off-road and road racing applications.
I’m in Canberra. Can I still use Mountain Race Shop?
Yes. Mountain Race Shop is based in Shannons Flat and is a practical specialist option for Canberra-area riders.
What information do you need from me?
Bike model, rider weight, ability, terrain, current modifications and a plain-English description of what the bike is doing wrong.
Do you offer consults before work starts?
Yes. A consult is the best way to get a clear recommendation before spending money in the wrong area.
Get your suspension working properly
If the bike is harsh, vague, unstable or bottoming too easily, start with a proper conversation
Mountain Race Shop combines workshop experience, engineering logic and real-world testing to create suspension setups that improve traction, stability and rider confidence.