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The TBT Racing
Story

30+ years of suspension expertise. National champions tuned. Every rider is different. Every setup is custom.

Travis Flateau โ€” Founder & Master Technician

Travis Flateau

With over 30 years of suspension expertise, Travis Flateau has tuned setups for national champions, weekend warriors, and everyone in between. His philosophy is simple: no two riders are alike, and no two setups should be either.

What started as a passion for making bikes handle better has grown into the largest suspension-specific franchise network in the country. But the core mission hasn't changed โ€” give every rider the confidence that comes from a perfectly dialed setup.

โ€œEvery rider is different. Every setup is custom. That's not a slogan โ€” it's how we operate.โ€

30+

Years Experience

17

Locations

10K+

Setups Tuned

3

Countries

TBT Racing Baja racing heritage

Born in the Desert

TBT Racing's roots run deep in Baja desert racing. The brutal terrain of the Baja Peninsula is the ultimate proving ground for suspension โ€” and the lessons learned there inform every setup we build.

Key Milestones

1990s

Racing Roots

Travis Flateau begins racing motocross, developing a deep understanding of how suspension affects performance.

2005

First Shop

Opens the first TBT Racing suspension shop in Southern California, serving local racers and weekend warriors.

2012

National Recognition

TBT-tuned riders start podiuming at national events. MXA and VitalMX take notice.

2018

Franchise Model

Launches the TBT Racing franchise system, enabling certified technicians to open their own locations.

2023

17 Locations

Reaches 17 franchise locations across the United States, becoming the largest suspension-specific network in the country.

2025

International Expansion

TBT Racing goes global with franchise inquiries from Australia, Europe, and Latin America.

In the Press

โ€œTBT Racing delivers suspension setups that make you wonder why factory teams don't call them first.โ€

MXA Team Tested

โ€œThe difference before and after a TBT revalve is night and day. Consistent, plush, and confidence-inspiring.โ€

VitalMX Reviews

โ€œTravis Flateau's approach to suspension is part science, part art. Every setup is a custom piece of engineering.โ€

Gospel of Two Wheels

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