"...I'm gonna take it to Matt", is a phrase heard frequently among mountain bikers in the Triangle. Whether from a new rider just becoming sensitized to the feel and sounds signaling the need for maintenance, or an experienced home mechanic who does most of their own routine maintenance (likely using skills learned from Matt), a trip to the Cycle Surgeon gets the job done and done well. I take my bikes to Matt because he works on them like they are his own, because he always shares maintenance tips with me without hesitation, and he's rescued me and my bikes from countless self-made disasters over the phone when I've gotten myself into a jam while working on a bike myself. All this with good humor and without the superior attitude sometimes encountered among lesser qualified, inexperienced "mechanics" who tarnish the profession and turn people off to cycling. Supporting a local entrapreneur who provides a needed service with professional knowledge, skills, integrity, and excellent customer support means whenever a bike maintenance issue arises that I can't diagnose or fix myself, "I'm gonna take it to Matt".

Matt Lodder is by far the best bike fitter and mechanic I have ever worked with. For more than seven years, he has amazed me and my athletes with his high level of expertise, patience, and precision in his work. Matt is a perfectionist and displays tireless patience with every single client, from beginners to professional cyclists and triathletes. For me, personally, Matt's bike fitting contributed to breakthrough performances in both my road cycling and time trialing. He has done my fitting and repairs throughout my transition from elite amateur to professional triathlete. Among other feats, he set me up perfectly for medalling at short-course ITU World Championships , then guided me to comfort for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, and laid hands on my bike every single year I've won the North Carolina Triathlon Series. If success as an athlete means having a great performance team, then Matt shines as the most outstanding member of mine. As all serious cyclists and coaches know, the best thing you can do to improve your cycling performance is to have an outstanding bike fit. For almost four years I have bet every last one of my athletes on his bike fits, wagering one free month of coaching. Needless to say, I have never lost this on-going bet. Thank you, Matt, for your outstanding service to both me as a professional athlete and to my amazing athletes.

Matt is the best bike mechanic in the area, period. He's also an expert in bike fitting - with all the creds and happy clients to prove it. I don't take my bikes to anyone else, because I know he has the expertise and the TLC that sets him apart!

Last year I got into cycling. I decided to take Matt's maintenance course (even though I didn't plan to do much work on my bike) because I wanted to know what I was talking about. My only regret is not taking the course earlier. The course paid for itself in simple maintenance savings (small adjustments that otherwise cost $20 a pop), I and can easily determine when I need to get my bike worked on by a real professional. And, of course, Matt is the best around for that!

Matt is a great resource to have for part advice and equipment troubleshooting, and he does a killer job on wheel builds. He always tries to accomodate your schedule on repair / maintainance work, and given his experience, his work is top notch.

Matt has done a lot of work on my bikes over the last 7-8 years. His work is always accurate and he is very attentive to detail. Most recently, Matt installed a complete new drivetrain and built up a really nice looking set of wheels to go with it. He was a tremendous help in choosing gearing for the bike and helping decide which components to use. First ride out, everything was perfect. I would highly recommend Matt for maintenance work AND as a great source for upgrades and parts!

Matt is an outstanding mechanic. He has build up three bikes for me and no other mechanic has ever touched my bikes for the last 8+ years. He also took expert care of my bike fitting. Matt is knowledgeable (he really keeps up with the latest developments in bikes, gear, and cycling) and is very professional. He is absolutely trustworthy. Matt will give you and open and honest answer or try his best to get you one. Considering the services charges of other bike shops and most important the personal service you get from Matt, I consider him the best value in cycling in the area. Highly recommended!

I recently participated in the Bike MS event, and the first day, I realized near the beginning of the ride that my bottom bracket had become loose, as it was making noise. Fortunately, Matt was at the first rest stop where he completely rebuilt my bottom bracket and tuned up my bike in short order, and what's more, he was working as a volunteer! Thank you so much, Matt: I owe you one.

My wife and I have four bikes - two purchased used and two purchased new from The Spin Cycle. When the store closed, the crushing blow for us was that we would no longer have Matt to work on our bikes. It was really great to hear that he was opening his own "shop." Life is good again!!!

I brake my bikes alot. Matt does a great job getting them fixed fast, at a fair price, and explaining things to me. Thanks for all your help Matt and your top notch customer service.

I will not let anyone touch my bike other than Matt. I value my time on the trail and have never had mechanical problems thanks to Matt. Several of my friends have purchased bikes with "lifetime free maintenance". They have had to leave a ride more than once to return their bikes for more "free maintenance" resulting in purchasing various parts. Matt gets it done right!