Suspension set-up sessions with Chris Porter

A lengthy video that’s equally as nerdy. If you come from the ‘set & forget’ school of riding it’s probably not for you but if you like to tinker, dive straight in…

Despite being pretty au fait with his bike set up, George Thompson (aka Mr Making Up The Numbers) headed to Dyfi Bike Park (immmediately after racing the European DH Champs in Champery) with Mr Mojo Rising & Geometron founder Chris Porter for two days of bike set up to see if they could get George going even faster.

Close-up of a bike's drivetrain showcasing a colorful chainring and pedals on a bike with a distinctive spotted frame design. Close-up view of a bike's front wheel, showcasing the disc brake and spokes on a gravel surface. Close-up of a Geometron bike frame featuring a unique design with the phrase 'Making Up Numbers'. Close-up of a mountain bike crankset featuring a silver crank arm and a golden chainring with the 'Blackspire' logo visible. Close-up view of a mountain bike's rear drive train, showcasing a unique black and yellow polka dot design on the frame. The bike is positioned on a gravel surface with greenery in the background. A side view of a Geometron mountain bike featuring a unique black and white speckled design, positioned on a bike stand in a grassy area with trees in the background. Close-up view of a bike frame featuring a unique black and white spot design with the text 'making up numbers' visible. Close-up of a bicycle handlebar featuring a lever with the text 'making up the numbers' and an orange accent, alongside a textured grip. A Geometron mountain bike with a distinctive polka dot design, resting on a stand in a grassy area, with a backdrop of a trail and trees. Close-up of a bicycle's drivetrain featuring a black and yellow patterned frame, BLACKSPIRE chainring, and silver crankset against a grassy background. Close-up view of a mountain bike handlebar showing a brake lever with 'making up the numbers' engraved on it, along with the grip and part of the bike frame in the background. Close-up view of a mountain bike frame featuring the name 'george thompson' printed on it with a distinctive black and yellow polka dot design. Close-up view of a bicycle's rear wheel and drivetrain featuring a unique black and yellow polka dot design on the frame, with visible components including the derailleur and chain. Top view of a mountain bike's handlebars with a black stem and yellow and black patterned frame, showcasing the brake and shifter levers. Close-up view of a bicycle's crankset and chainring, featuring a BLACKSPIRE chain guide and a HOPE crank arm, with an ochain chainring in bronze color. Close-up of a bicycle tire with a visible marking that reads 'LOOK UP' on its tread.

George said “I’ve been working with Chris on bike setup for the best part of a decade now. Initially, it was chopping down the shock on my old V10 to increase the wheelbase and stop me going over the bars on a bike which, despite being one of the largest DH bikes at the time, was still far too small. That progressed into riding and racing Geometrons and here we are now at Dyfi Bike Park trying to shave a few seconds off my time down Race Track. He’s far more knowledgeable than I will ever be so I approach every session with an open mind and Chris is well renowned for thinking outside of the box; I have no idea if we’ll be changing tyre compounds, shock settings or bar roll or all 3 but whatever it is I have confidence he’ll get the best out of me.”

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