The Tai Chi of Suspension Set-up

Episode 8: The Art of Balance – Real-World Suspension Tuning with RBCIn Episode 8 of Suspension Sessions, Glen, Robbie, and Valentin dig into what suspension tuning really looks like away from theory and inside real-world riding conditions.Recorded after several days of hands-on suspension setup with professional riders in the Western Cape, this episode explores the idea of balance — between rider, bike, suspension, tyres, and terrain. The conversation breaks down the process RBC follows when setting up race bikes, why servicing must come before tuning, and how small changes in tyres, pressure, and damping can dramatically affect performance.The episode also highlights the importance of rider education, trust, and repeatable setup processes, showing why even professional athletes benefit from structured suspension work and a solid baseline — especially heading into a race season.If you want insight into how suspension is tuned in the real world, how riders learn to use their adjustment tools, and why feel, feedback, and experience still matter as much as data, this episode takes you deep into the Taichi of suspension.🎧 Suspension Sessions is powered by RBC — specialists in suspension servicing, setup, and performance.