Matt Esterline and his wife, Christine, are owners of Bike Tech Macon. Matt got into bike riding after watching the popular Tour de France races on T.V. He regularly rides bikes and enjoys the challenges of racing. In his spare time, Matt also enjoys fly fishing and camping.

As a B.G. Fit Technician, Matt has an understanding of how to integrate riders and their bikes by assessing their goals, physical capabilities, and body structure.

Matt also works as a general mechanic at Bike Tech. He is a certified U.B.I (United Bicycle Institute)technician in bicycle mechanics, wheel building and brakes/suspension.

He lives in Macon with his wife, Christine and their son, Austin.

Mercer University student, Gabriel Denes (known as Gabe around the shop), has been working at Bike Tech for almost one year. He is currently studying mechanical engineering and aspires to continue working in the bike industry.

Gabe has been a mechanic since the age of 14 in Columbus, Georgia, where he is from. He started building wheels at the age of 15 and says he loves to ride and trains regularly. He has raced throughout the southeast circuit and has been racing since he was a teenager.

Gabe also heads up Mercer’s Cycling Team in Macon. For more information on the team, visit http://mercercycling.blogspot.com

Gabe moved to Macon last year to attend school and says he thoroughly enjoys working at Bike Tech in the mechanics service department.

Charlie Putnall is Bike Tech's newest employee. He came to Bike Tech this year, after expressing an interest in mechanics.

Presently, Charlie works part-time at Bike Tech. When he’s not at the shop, Charlie works as a hunting guide on a game preserve in Dry Branch.
Charlie enjoys racing bikes, both road and mountain. He also enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. He is a huge fan of mixed martial arts and used to compete.

Originally from Macon, Charlie grew up in Orlando, Florida, but moved back to Macon nine years ago.

He works on bikes at the shop.

Nate Embry has been working at Bike Tech for 11 years. He rides bikes as a hobby and truly enjoys it.

He came to Bike Tech years ago and has been providing a slew of services for customers. He is Bike Tech’s master mechanic. Not only does he work on repairs, he builds wheels.

What Nate enjoys most about working at Bike Tech is the customer relationships. He especially likes to interact with customers he has built a relationship with over the years.

Nate started riding bikes over 20 years ago, and before working at Bike Tech, worked as an automotive technician. He enjoys riding motorcycles in his spare time and lives in Macon with his wife.

Loucious Hawthorne (known around the shop as Lou), has been working at Bike Tech for over 23 years. He specializes in mechanic skills, works on all bikes as a repair specialist. He basically fixes anything!

Lou got into bikes at any early age. "I used to work on bikes in my backyard around my neighborhood," says Lou. A friend introduced Lou to the owner of Bike Tech during that time and he's been working at the shop ever since.
A family man with 3 girls, Lou is from Macon originally and enjoys working on bikes and keeping customers happy. In his spare time, he likes to grill out on nice days.

Bike Tech, in business at the same location since 1982, is your one-stop source for bicycling in Macon, GA. All of our employees are cycling enthusiasts so we know and understand cycling. We even compete from time to time. We strive to be the best shop for bicycle sales and service. Our large selection of bicycles and accessories allows us to outfit the entire family, from the beginning casual cyclist to the elite level competitor. Bike Tech's service department is equipped to professionally repair and service most all brands of bicycles.
 
We stay current on the latest technology so we can safely service and adjust the latest equipment. Our extensive experience and knowledge insures that your bicycle will function to the best of its ability. Bike Tech also offers professional assembly of your custom dream bike. Our extra time spent on frame prep makes a considerable difference regarding how the bike operates and endures.
 
We also build custom wheels using the best wheel building tools such as Wheelsmith Spoke Prep and spoke calculators, DT Swiss spokes and nipples, Park Tool tensiometers and truing stands. A proper fitting bicycle is important for reasons of comfort and performance. Bike Tech has tools that measure specific body dimensions that are then calculated to determine proper bicycle fit and adjustment. A good fitting bike will make the positioning more comfortable while maintaining maximum efficiency. Bike Tech has a great selection of accessories to equip your bike.
 
Bike Tech stocks a variety of apparel including jerseys, shorts, shoes, and helmets. We also carry racks to transport your bikes to the best riding locations. Bike Tech can help you decide which bicycle is best for you, or, we can assemble your dream bike from the wheels up. We have a great selection of mountain, road, comfort, and juvenile bikes, accessories, parts and apparel. So, the next time any cycling need arises, please consider Bike Tech!