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Certification Program

TBT Technician
Certification

Hands-on training at TBT Global HQ in California. Only 6 students per class. 3 times per year.

Duration

1 Week Intensive

Class Size

6 Students Max

Location

TBT Global HQ - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

9500 7th Street, Suite I, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Class Details

We only offer this course to 6 students, 3 times per year, here in California at TBT Global HQ.

We cover each part of suspension in the classroom and on the bench. With only 6 students, it is very in-depth and detailed. You also get 60 percent or more of the time hands-on doing the things on the bench with an instructor.

Flights

Fly into ONT if possible. International: LAX.

Recommended Hotel

Residence Inn Ontario Rancho Cucamonga

Meals

Coffee and light breakfast provided. Lunch in fridge or go out.

Day by Day

Monday

Front Forks

  • 8:00am coffee hour
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Front fork in classroom
  • 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM - On the bench

Tuesday

Front Forks + Bike Reassembly

  • 8:00am coffee hour
  • 9:00 AM - Front Forks building and bike reassembly

Wednesday

Rear Shock

  • 8:00am coffee hour
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Rear shock in classroom
  • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - On the bench
  • Dinner at Top Golf

Thursday

Test & Tune

  • 7:00am coffee, leave by 7:30 for test and tune at Glen Helen
  • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Test and tune at Glen Helen
  • Early dinner at Yang Noodle House

Friday

By Design

  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Custom schedule - what is your request after the first 4 days?

Saturday

Business & Growth

  • Where to buy parts and why
  • How to take your business to the next level
  • More reps if needed
  • Or tap out at noon

What You'll Learn

Fork Internals

Complete disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of all major fork platforms

Shock Rebuilds

Bladder and reservoir shocks - nitrogen charging, oil volumes, and seal replacement

Valving Theory

Shim stack design, compression/rebound circuits, and how to read dyno charts

Spring Rate Calculation

Sag measurement, rider weight mapping, progressive vs. linear rate selection

Customer Consultation

Intake interviews, rider profiling, and translating feedback into suspension changes

Advanced Techniques

DLC coatings, Kashima treatment, lowering kits, and specialty modifications

Upcoming Classes

May 2026

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May 11-16, 2026 - 1-week intensive at TBT Global HQ

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September 2026

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September 21-26, 2026 - 1-week intensive at TBT Global HQ

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January 2027

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January 12-17, 2027 - 1-week intensive at TBT Global HQ

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Sample of What We Teach

Here is a sample of the kinds of things we teach at the 6-day technician certification class.

Ready to Get Certified?

Tuition: $3,500 per student

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Or call (951) 707-7837