Tech LBX Rear Shock Tuning – Rebound & Compression Explained

Creighton Ball

Nov 20, 2025

Tech LBX Rear Shock Tuning – Rebound & Compression Explained

1. Overview

This article explains how to properly tune the Tech LBX Rear Shock, focusing specifically on rebound and compression adjustments. By the end of this guide, riders will understand what each clicker does, how it affects performance on the trail, and how to tune the shock for different riding styles, terrains, and rider weights.

2. Key Details or Product Summary

Product Name: Tech LBX Rear Shock

Category: Rear Suspension Component (Light eMoto)

Purpose:
To help riders understand how to properly adjust rebound and compression damping on the Tech LBX shock to improve traction, comfort, stability, and overall bike handling.

Brand/MFG: TECH Suspensions (LBX Platform)

What This Guide Covers:

How rebound and compression damping work
How each adjustment affects performance
Tuning recommendations for different terrains
Common symptoms of incorrect shock settings

Who This Article Is For:

SurRon LBX riders
Talaria riders using LBX-style shocks
E-Moto riders upgrading from stock suspension
Riders who want better control, comfort, and performance

3. In-Depth Explanation or Comparison

This section provides a detailed breakdown of how the Tech LBX rear shock works, focusing on the purpose and function of the rebound and compression adjustments. These principles apply to SurRon LBX-style bikes, Talaria platforms using LBX shocks, and any light e-moto that runs the Tech rear shock.

3.1 Core Concept / Product Description

The Tech LBX Rear Shock is a high-performance adjustable shock designed for light electric motorcycles. It allows riders to fine-tune the rear suspension by adjusting compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload, giving precise control over how the bike handles impacts, acceleration, cornering, and technical terrain.

Rebound and compression are the two primary clicker functions that shape how the shock behaves:

Compression controls how the shock absorbs impacts when it is being compressed.
Rebound controls how quickly the shock returns to its original position after compression.

Together, these adjustments allow riders to customize traction, stability, comfort, and overall handling for different riding styles and environments.

3.2 Feature Breakdown – Compression Damping

Compression damping affects how the shock responds when the rear wheel hits bumps, landings, rocks, or uneven ground. Turning the compression adjuster changes how much the shock resists being compressed.

What Compression Damping Does

Reduces bottoming on big hits
Controls G-outs and hard compressions
Provides support during acceleration
Influences how “plush” the rear end feels

How to Adjust

Turn IN (clockwise): Increases compression → firmer, more resistance
Turn OUT (counterclockwise): Decreases compression → softer, more compliant

Use Case Examples

More compression: MX tracks, jumps, aggressive riders, heavier riders
Less compression: Trails, rocky singletrack, off-camber roots, lighter riders

3.3 Feature Breakdown – Rebound Damping

Rebound damping controls how quickly the shock extends after being compressed. This is critical for traction, stability, and how the bike feels in corners or whoops.

What Rebound Damping Does

Prevents the shock from “springing back” too fast
Controls traction during corner exits
Stops rear-end swapping in rough terrain
Prevents packing in repeated whoops or choppy bumps

How to Adjust

Turn IN (clockwise): Slower rebound → more stability, more traction
Turn OUT (counterclockwise): Faster rebound → quicker reset, livelier feel

Use Case Examples

Slower rebound: Sand, whoops, fast straight sections, heavier riders
Faster rebound: Tight turns, technical rock sections, light riders

3.4 How Compression & Rebound Work Together

Both clickers must be balanced. Incorrect tuning in one can affect the other:

Too much compression + too little rebound → harsh and bouncy
Too little compression + too much rebound → wallowy and slow to reset
Proper balance → stable, predictable, and comfortable rear suspension

For optimal setup, riders should adjust compression and rebound together based on terrain, riding style, and spring preload.

4. Insights, Notes & Recommendations

🌐 Technical Insight

The Tech LBX Rear Shock uses a high-performance damping system designed specifically for lightweight electric motorcycles. Unlike most OEM shocks, it features independent rebound and compression circuits, allowing for true fine-tuning rather than a single combined damping adjustment.

Because electric bikes carry most of their weight low and central, proper rebound and compression tuning significantly affects:

Rear wheel traction
Cornering stability
Whoop and chop control
Jump landings
Mid-corner support

A well-tuned Tech LBX shock can completely transform how controlled and planted the bike feels—especially at higher speed, or on choppy terrain.

🧭 Recommended Use

The Tech LBX Rear Shock performs best in:

Singletrack & trail riding where traction and comfort are key
MX-style tracks, providing better bottom-out resistance and high-speed support
Technical enduro, improving control through rocks, roots, and ledges
Jump-heavy riding, thanks to adjustable compression damping
E-Moto racing, where consistent damping under heat is a major advantage

Riders upgrading from a stock SurRon or Talaria shock typically notice immediate improvements in:

Stability in corners
Predictability on landings
Rear-end tracking in fast terrain
Control through repeated bumps

💬 Customer Feedback Summary

Riders who switch to the Tech LBX Rear Shock consistently report:

Much better rear-end traction, especially under throttle
Reduced kicking or bucking on square-edge bumps
More predictable rebound in whoops and whoop-like terrain
A big improvement in comfort over stock, especially on longer rides
Better performance under heat, with damping staying consistent

The biggest differences are usually felt after taking time to dial in rebound and compression properly.

6. Related Articles

Link to relevant resources, comparisons, or setup guides.

How to Install a Tech LBX Rear Shock
Step-by-step installation guide including torque specs, mounting orientation, and initial preload setup.
Benefits of Running Tech Front and Rear Suspension Together
An overview of how matched damping characteristics improve balance, traction, and overall stability across all riding conditions.