What's the difference between a suspension service and a revalve?

By Travis Flateau, TBT Racing · tuning since 1992

A service puts your suspension back to fresh: new oil, seals and wear parts. A revalve changes how the suspension works so it fits your weight, skill and terrain.

Choose a service when

• The bike felt good when new and now feels tired or leaks.

Choose a revalve when

• It never felt right for you, even when new.
• You ride faster, slower or on different terrain than the bike was built for.

Many riders do both at once, since the suspension is already apart.