RACE ENGINEERING

Whether you are stepping up to your first race or competing on the World Cup circuit, our custom tuning programs are designed to tailor your bike precisely to your body and riding style.

Biomechanical Optimization

We analyze your unique body mechanics to recommend specific component upgrades and positional adjustments. By aligning your physical geometry with your bike's setup, we maximize your power output, improve control, and enhance overall ride quality.

Data-Driven Telemetry Days

As your performance advances, take advantage of our custom trackside setup days. Using advanced data acquisition tools, we measure suspension behavior, chassis movement, and speed to help you shave critical seconds off your lap times.

Rider Education

Great performance goes beyond the workshop. We do not just adjust your bike - we teach you the mechanics behind every change. You will gain an understanding of how specific setup changes impact handling, enabling you to make smart, real-time adjustments as track conditions and terrain evolve.

Mat from Northern Grit Cycle Worx, working on a racers bike at the Mountain Bike Rotorua Lil Legends race, making sure everything is ready for the race.

Choose Your Program

Select from our standard options below, or contact our team to build a bespoke setup program tailored to your exact racing goals.

  • 1 hour where we go over your bike and look at changes that can be made to the suspension, and bike setup that will improve rideability. We will also make recommendations on other products that will suit you as a rider. This is particuarly great for children or riders who struggle to work out what is right for them.

  • 3 hour session working with groups of 3-8 riders.

    This is aimed particuarly useful for parent and child groups, as we can discuss with parents how to get feedback from their children to make set up changes as they grow and develop.

  • 4 hours of collecting and analyzing data from your riding.

    Our sensors allow us to collect data about speed, velocity, G-force and location on track. Combined with decades of knowledge and experience about different races, as well of a catalogue of historical data from many top brands. This information allows us to drill in to e the exact suspension set up that will be perfect for you.

    You will also be given set up recommendations for other styles of tracks, weather and temperature conditions, so you have the knowledge to know you are prepared for any race conditions.

  • Your riding isn’t standard and neither should your equipment be.

    We will build a custom tune for your suspension platform designed completely around you and your riding style.

Mat from Northern Grit Cycle Worx showing the results from the telemetry to the rider during their testing day.
Mat from Northern Grit Cycle Worx working on a mountain bike frame outdoors, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a mountain bike's rear suspension, featuring a red coil spring, a black shock absorber, and parts of the frame. This shows the meticulous setup of the BYB telemetry used by Mat from Northern Grit Cycle Worx
Two people working on mountain bikes outdoors, one adjusting the bike and the other sitting nearby with tools and equipment in a toolbox. A rocky hillside and a parking sign are in the background.
Two young men working on a blue mountain bike outdoors on a dirt trail. One is wearing a black shirt and Shorts, holding a smartphone, and the other is wearing a gray hoodie with a bicycle helmet. The bike has a suspension fork and thick tires, and they appear to be making adjustments or repairs.
Two people preparing mountain bikes under an outdoor tent. One person, wearing black helmet and black clothing, faces away with hands on hips. The other person, in a black hoodie, is adjusting a bright yellow mountain bike.

Working for optimal performance

A mountain biker wearing a helmet and gloves rides downhill on a dirt trail surrounded by grass and rocks, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Sterling Stevens-Mcnab

“Honestly, it helped heaps getting ready for the World Cup season. Having the telemetry days and being able to dial in me suspension and setup made a big difference, and it was good having a better understanding of what the bike was doing, and what changes actually worked for me. Definitely felt like I went into the season a lot more prepared.”

A smiling female mountain biker in racing gear and a helmet stands with her bike at a cycling event; a man with a beard and cap is waving behind her, under a canopy. Multiple bicycles are in the background along with banners and trees.

Kate Hastings

“I absolutely love having Mat to help set up my bike! He has helped me so much with testing, using the telemetry, to get the bike dialled for racing overseas. Not only is the telemetry super easy to work with, Mat takes his time to show me what it is testing and what it all means so that I can understand what is being changed. He also does a really great job in keeping the testing days fun with some good chats and laughs.”

A person wearing a motocross helmet and black gear riding a dirt bike on a trail.

Bellah Birchall

“Mat’s always been super helpful with keeping my bike in good shape with the telemetry test days. He’s always wiling to listen to get a better idea of how the rider feels on the bike not just going off the data he receives. He takes his time and explains everything in more simple words so you can actually understand the changes he’s making and knowing the difference it’ll make”

  • "Mat did a great job setting up my bike’s suspension and making recommendations about my riding position and handlebars/stem. He made it feel super playful but still plush as! Definitely would recommend."

    — Sean Grant

  • "Excellent, reliable knowledge and skills. Mat's never shy to share info or answer questions I have, has such a good knowledge of not only the bike, but how is operating while I'm out there riding, and has been super quick to respond and help with bike issues."

    — Johnny Kingi

  • "Mat’s knowledge of bikes and bike mechanics is second to none! Just had my bushings redone in both sets of forks, and they feel insane! Service and turn around was the best in town."

    — Lachlan Hanser

  • "Brought my bike in to Mat after speaking to him about some niggles I was having with the suspension. Mat took the time to talk me through what was happening and what was causing it , and recommended a front fork service and change in the suspension settings . Since the service and tweak in set up , the suspension has never felt so buttery smooth! I have noticed such a difference in the feel when riding and couldn’t be more stoked . Mats knowledge and passion about what he does is top notch and I couldn’t recommend him more"

    — Jordy Eves

Don't stress if you're not sure what you or your family need. The easiest thing to do is give us a call! We’re always happy to chat through the options and help everyone find the best bike set up for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Service pricing varies depending on your group size—the bigger the crew, the better the rate we can offer!

    We’re also proud to support the local riding community, so if you're a race team or riding club, get in touch to ask about our custom packages and team discounts.

  • Yes! Dialed suspension setup, and a proper bike set-up will give you control and confidence—which translates directly into speed. Keep it on track, and you'll be shaving seconds off your laps in no time.

  • Part of the service provided is the explanation of why each adjustment is made. You will leave with the understanding and knowledge to apply these changes to your future rides.
    However if you don’t care to know, you can leave all the puzzling to us.

  • Absolutely not! We have a lot of experience working with people who have no idea about their set up, and don’t have experience in giving feedback on their riding needs. We will ask the right questions and work together to find that perfect set-up.