Building and servicing the fastest bikes on the North Island

Mathew originally hails from the harsh hills of Yorkshire, UK, where grit and perseverance shapes some of the strongest athletes. In 2018 a new home was found in Rotorua, NZ. The incredible landscape and strength of the community made it the perfect place to be.

Northern Grit Cycle Worx may have only been founded in 2025, but it is born from over twenty years of riding, racing and working within the bike industry. Mathew has a long pedigree from racing his first international races back in 2007, as well as helping design and develop well known frame, tire and wheel products that are still in production today.

Experience is backed up with qualifications in Manufacturing Engineering (HNC) and an advanced manufacturing apprenticeship , as well as attending the SRAM-Tech Uni in Melbourne, TREK Uni, and MIAS coaching programs.

An almost obsessive attention to the industry and technology required in mountain biking has built Mathew a reputation for providing the best service when it comes to building, maintaining and tuning mountain bikes..

As a result Mathew has seen a number of his bike builds and suspension tunes podium at Crankworx, EDR and Downhill World Cups.

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