About Berm Party
Mission Statement
Make mountain biking safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for riders of all skill levels.
Why
Mountain biking reconnects people with the natural world in a way few activities can. It challenges the body while remaining low-impact on joints, supporting long-term physical and mental health and earning its reputation as a fountain of youth. The rhythm of pedaling, the focus of technical riding, and the exhilaration of speed build confidence through progression. Just as importantly, mountain biking brings people together—through trail stewardship, shared learning, and family-friendly events that strengthen local riding communities.
The Berm Party Story began as a way for my wife and I to give back to the mountain bike community—something we could sustain alongside our busy lives. Through product sales at BermParty.org and MTBHQ, we wanted to support the trails, builders, and riders who make this community what it is.
After spending several years falling in love with the gnar and loam of the Pacific Northwest, I realized how difficult it can be to clearly communicate bike setup, suspension feel, and ride experience—especially between riders of different styles, sizes, and confidence levels. What felt “great” to one rider could feel sketchy or punishing to another.
Bridging the gap.
I spent years learning everything I could about bike tuning, suspension setup, and ride feel. After a series of injuries caused by air pressures that were just a little too high—or too low—in my tires or fork, I started experimenting with tools like the Quarq ShockWiz and tracking setup changes more intentionally.
That process eventually led to the creation of the Trail Rated Bikes tuning platform and BermParty PNW app, originally built to help me better understand what my wife was experiencing on the trail. What started as a personal project quickly became something bigger.
Today, BermParty exists to share those hard-earned lessons with the broader community—promoting safer riding habits, better bike setup, and clearer communication between riders. Our goal is simple: help more people ride with confidence, stay healthy, and enjoy the trails we all love.
Tuning Journal & DSD Runt
Our new favorite tuning tool is the DSD Runt because it allows you to dramatically improve the performance of any compatible fork by allowing you to adjust the progression curve with its dual air chambers.
Order a DSD Runt and get a free copy of the tuning journal.
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