Specialist Suspension Course
Master Suspension Systems with Expert Training
Modern mountain bikes and performance cycles rely on advanced suspension systems for optimal handling, comfort, and performance. At The Bike Inn, our Cycle Suspension Training Course is designed to equip you with the skills to service, tune, and repair front and rear suspension systems. Led by our professional instructors, this hands-on course ensures you gain the expertise needed to work confidently with all major suspension brands.
The one week tutor supported virtual phase allows you to study all the theory remotely at your own pace which includes online tutorials preparing you for the intense on-site practical phase.
On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn Materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification. If you wish to gain a unit certificate, it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Suspension Course - £600.00 per person
Course content
Bespoke Individual sessions will take place throughout the week looking at the following:
Basic Bike fit – attendees will be checked against their current bike. Adjustments or recommendations will be made.
Training plan (Please notify a member of staff if you wish– Attendees who wish to will have an assessment of their current training or regular cycling pattern.
Advice will be provided on improving focus for achieving any goals (duration, performance, increased flexibility, weight loss etc.).
Analysis will be through verbal discussion and/or interrogation of any online training tools you may already use (such as Strava, training peaks etc.)
Please contact us on 017683 47979 or henrietta.colborne@bikeinn.co.uk for booking
Suspension theory
Suspension theory and application in cycles
Fault/failure diagnosis
Fault/failure diagnosis and repair options
Coil and air spring systems
Coil and air spring systems, both in theory and practical
Damper design
Damper design, features and applications
Suspension set up
Suspension set up procedures
Servicing levels
Servicing levels, requirements and methods, for forks, rear shocks and seat posts
Final Assessment & Qualifications
The course culminates with a Bike Inn assessment, and if successful, a certificate of competence.
After completing the course, you’ll join the Bike Inn graduate network, which is available on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebikeinnuk/.
Why Train with The Bike Inn?
We are Industry Leading Instructors Learn from experienced E-Bike specialists.
Hands-On Learning
Practical, workshop-based training.
Bring you own bike
Attendees can bring 1–2 bikes to work on during the course. If you’re unable to bring a bike, The Bike Inn will provide one for you.
Course structure
The course culminates with a Bike Inn assessment, and if successful, a certificate of competence. If you would like a IMI Unit Certificate please let a member of staff know during your virtual learning. There is a additional cost of £40.00.
Stage-01
Online Theory
Allows you to study all the theory remotely at your own pace.
Stage-02
Intensive onsite
Practical phase with guided learning at our premises.
Stage-03
Assessment
Qualification will be issued on successful completion of the course.
Professional & accredited courses led by experienced instructors
Please contact us on 017683 47979 or henrietta.colborne@bikeinn.co.uk for booking.
The Bike Inn is the industry’s leading training provider of professional, accredited cycle mechanic courses here in the UK.