This month we have Dougal's explanation of how and when to use volume spacers in suspension.

Also in this issue:
•   Review of our Pike Matrix Tune
•   Bike of the Month - June 2017
•   New Shockcraft Office & Workshop

Learn something useful and check out our articles on suspension setup and what can go wrong with your dropper post.

Also in this issue:
•   Cane Creek genuine parts for service
•   Bike of the Month - May 2017

If you can't find the fork to fit your bike then we can help. We can custom build forks for difficult combinations of wheel, steerer & axle size.

Also in this issue:
•   Free order drop-off for Alexandra-Clyde customers
•   Manitou cable routing - the right way

So the secret's out: we service seatposts.  Check out this issue for info on our dropper post service and to view our Bike of the Month - the Red Flyer.

Also in this issue:
•   Photos & Videos from Hayes-Manitou Test Sessions
•   Manitou IRT - fork upgrade

The Manitou Mastodon is a game changer for the Fat Bike market.  Engineered for and tested to work in the extreme cold as well as the warm.  Strong and stiff 34 mm chassis developed from the Manitou Mattoc provides class leading damping, adjustability and now cold weather performance.

We have tips for your Motatapu post-race bike checks along with the March Bike of the Month - TheRodFather's Santa Cruz Hightower with Manitou Magnum Pro forks & Manitou McLeod rear shock.

Also in this issue:
•   Christchurch Adventure Park
•   Manitou Magnum Pro Review
•   Shockingly Good - an engineer's take on suspension

Check out the first 2017 Bike of the Month and find out how you can make your Pike or Lyric RC forks ride better with our Unharsh My Ride tune.

Also in this issue:
•   Winner of Fork ID Competition
•   Machete Review in NZMTBR

Shockcraft is now open for 2017 and we're sending out all orders received over the holidays.  We'll also be working our way through the email queue, so thanks for your patience if you have contacted us while we've been closed.

If you've been riding hard over the holidays and your shock or forks need some love, book them in for a Shockcraft service.  Don't forget you can win a fork service by entering our Fork ID Competition (competition closes this Sunday).

The team at Shockcraft wishes you lots of great riding and celebrating over the Christmas and New Year period. We will be taking a break and will be closed from the end of Thursday 22nd December 2016 until the start of Thursday 12th January 2017.

Also in this issue:
•   Win A Fork Service
•   Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Check out the third part of our series on suspension fluids, with information on mineral oils vs synthetics.

Also in this issue:
•   Christmas Hours
•   Bike of the Month - December (& November) 2016
•   Spoke Magazine reviews the Manitou McLeod
•   Slickoleum - simply awesome grease
•   New Headset Bearings

Check out the second part of our series on suspension fluids, with information on selecting the right lubricant for your forks.

Also in this issue:
•   Bike of the Month - October (& September) 2016
•   Meg Bichard - More Podium Finishes
•   New Transition, Trek & Santa Cruz Bearing Kits 

We're looking for a Mountain Bike Suspension Technician.

This is a great opportunity to work in the NZ bike industry in an innovative company based in the beautiful Central Otago.

In this issue we have the first part of our series on suspension fluids, with a guide to oil viscosity & classification.

Also in this issue:
•   Mattoc Pro 2 Pre-orders
•   Bike of the Month - August 2016
•   Faux Flo Air Sleeve kits IN STOCK NOW!
•   New Manitou Machete (Boost)

It's been a long journey and lots of hard work.  Shockcraft's  Faux Flo air-sleeve kits are now here and ready to ship.  These have been engineered, designed and tested in house for long service life.  First production run is limited so place your order now.

The Faux Flo kits are a complete air seal kit to fit Fox FLOAT air shocks from 2000 onwards.

Congrats to Meg Bichard from NZ who won all six stages of the TransBC Enduro and took the Open Women category by over 19 minutes!  Shockcraft is Meg's BB sponsor.

Also in this issue:
•   Bike of the Month - July 2016
•   Shockcraft on Instagram
•   Faux Flo Air Sleeve kits - pre-order now
•   Manitou Hexlock SL axles
•   Cold weather oils
•   Manitou NOS Travis & Minute forks

If you think your bike is a contender for Shockcraft's July Bike of the Month send us a nice picture and description, and you'll be in to win a Manitou Shirt.

Also in this issue:

•   Mid-winter maintenance - suspension bearings
•   Video - Manitou McLeod Maintenance
•   Manitou R7 Carbon Lowers 

In this issue:

•   Bike of the Month - May 2016
•   Off-season Maintenance
•   Manitou New-Old-Stock

In this issue:

•   Bike of the Month - April 2016
•   Shock Service - before & after photos
•   Manitou range now available direct from Shockcraft
•   Post daylight savings bike maintenance

In this issue:

•   Bike of the Month - March 2016
•   Otago Anniversary Day & Easter Hours
•   Motatapu & Karapoti After-Race Bike Check

Check out the February Bike of the Month, tips for Motatapu bike preparation and winner of the Shockcraft suspension service.

We hope you had a fantastic holiday and some enjoyable riding.  Send us an email if you have any questions about forks or shock service. To book a suspension service simply complete our Service Booking Form.

In this issue:

•  Bike of the Month - January 2016
•  Win a Shockcraft Suspension Service
•  Service of Older Forks & Shocks

Shockcraft has McLeod 200 x 56 mm and 216 x 63 mm in stock (other sizes available on order).  King Cans (selectable high/medium volume) also available.

We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

In this issue:

•  Shockcraft Christmas Hours
•  Bike of the Month
•  McLeod Spotted in Martin Jetpack Promo
•  Christmas Present & Stocking Filler Ideas

Find out the basics of shock hardware and how we can improve the feel of your shock; plus shock service pricing & how to get your shock serviced in time for Christmas riding.

Hot rod your Mattoc or Magnum: IRT & IVA Upgrade Kits in stock.

Part 2 of 2 of our hit list of major and minor things that'll make your first rides this season memorable for the right or wrong reasons.

Last time we took you through checking of your wheel, bottom bracket and headset bearings.  Now it's time to check your suspension and fix it if it's not running the way it should.

Spring has sprung and while it may be snowing and blowing harder than it was in July, the days are getting longer, the nights are getting shorter and prime riding time is only a few weeks away.

So time to stop procrastinating.  Now is the time to check your bike, make sure everything works and fix anything that doesn't.

Headset bearings are a mine-field. To combat this we've created a handy Headset Bearing Identification Chart.

Find out what's different about suspension bearings and why it's important to use the correct bearings in your bike's suspension pivots.

If you have a mountain-bike with front or full suspension, you may have heard that horrible "S" word:  Service

It's a word that can strike fear into customers wallets, sometimes rightfully so.  So here is the guide to understanding just how much love your suspension needs and how regular service can reduce the squeeze on your wallet.