Who we are

Not a shop. Not a courier.
Not a content brand.

Modern Savage is rider-side. We do not sell you a bike, we do not move freight, and we are not here to sell you a feed. We work on the equipment you already own and the way you ride it, so both do more of what you want.

  • No sales pressure
  • No affiliate noise
  • No obligation to proceed

The core session

Trailhead Fit + Suspension Setup

Your bike and your body, set up together and proven on the trail. Most setups fix one and ignore the other. We do both in one session, then ride it to confirm.

Ergon fit, integrated

A proper ergonomic fit with the Ergon MTB Expert system, built around your suspension, not bolted on after.

Data-verified tuning

We tune with ShockWiz data, not guesswork. Every change is measured, and every measurement is repeatable.

Proven on your trail

Sag, spring rate, and balance front to rear, ridden and confirmed on your local trail before you leave.

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What's in the session

One session. Two hours. On your trail.

An integrated fit and suspension session, run on-trail. This is not a full studio fit, and it is not meant to be. It is the fit and suspension work that actually changes how the bike rides, done together and proven in real dirt.

  • Contact points and ergonomic fit with the Ergon MTB Expert system
  • Suspension baseline: sag, spring rate, and balance front to rear
  • ShockWiz data logging and interpretation across real trail
  • One change at a time, ridden and confirmed, until it is dialled
  • Written notes so you can repeat the setup yourself

The method is simple. Baseline it, ride a repeatable section, change one thing, ride again, keep what works. You leave with a setup you understand and can reset yourself.

Available from October

The next step

The bike set up. And you set up to ride it.

The suspension setup makes the bike work better. Coaching makes you work better with it. From October you can book coaching on its own, or bundle it with the bike fit & suspension setup and do it all together.

Coaching · GSMBC Level 1

1-on-1 from $179

2 hour session · $85 per extra hour

Private groups from $85 per head, up to four riders.

Bike + Body bundle

$449

Bike Fit, Suspension Setup + 1-on-1 Coaching

The full session and the coaching to use it, together.

Notify me when coaching opens

One email when it goes live in October. No sales pressure, no spam.

The origin

Ötzi was on the mountain before anyone was watching. He still is.

We recognise him in the rider who shows up when the conditions give everyone else a reason not to. It is not what he does. It is what he is.

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Not sure where to start?

The wrong bike costs you more than money.

A bad fit costs you rides, confidence, and cash you will not get back. A Suitability Assessment is the low-stakes way to check before you commit. You fill out an online form, we read it properly, and you get a written PDF back. No calls, no pressure, and sometimes the honest answer is not to buy at all.

Ride Feel & Setup

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How It Works

  • Right Bike. Right Setup.

    We assess whether a specific bike actually makes sense for you — based on fit, geometry, terrain, and how you ride. Not reviews or hype.

  • Independent. On The Ground.

    We're not on the seller's side. Condition checks, inspection, and documentation happen in person — so you know exactly what you're buying.

  • Deliberate, Secure Transport.

    Managed delivery based on suitability, not urgency. Your bike is handled as valuable equipment — not general freight.

DECIDE

Suitability Assessment

Before you commit to a bike, know whether it actually suits you. We assess fit, geometry, terrain match, and riding style — and give you a structured, honest answer. Not a sales pitch. Not a forum opinion. A real assessment based on your specific situation.

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VERIFY

Inspection & Purchase Handling

Independent condition checks and buyer-side handling for used bike purchases. We inspect in person, document what we find, and manage the transaction on your behalf. You get an honest picture of what you're buying before money changes hands.

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RECEIVE

Transport & Managed Delivery

Deliberate, secure transport based on suitability — not urgency. Your bike is handled as valuable equipment from collection to delivery, with documentation throughout. Not general freight with a bike-shaped box.

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DIAL-IN

Trailhead Bike Fit & Suspension Setup

On-trail setup sessions focused on comfort and coherence. We dial in your position and suspension at the trailhead — where it actually matters — not on a stand in a workshop. If something's off, you'll feel the difference on the next run.

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Independent By Design

We work for the rider — not the seller, not the transaction, and not the outcome.

  • No sales pressure
  • No affiliate influence
  • No obligation to proceed

In some cases, the correct outcome is not buying at all. That's a valid result — and sometimes the most valuable one.

Not Sure Where To Start?

If you're considering a specific bike and want to understand whether it's the right move, start with a suitability assessment.

Delivered by email. No calls required. Doesn't funnel you into anything else.

Start with a suitability assessment

One session. Then ride the difference.

Book the Trailhead Fit and Suspension Setup, and get your bike and your body working together on the trail you already ride.

Book Trailhead Fit + Suspension Setup Start with a Suitability Assessment