The Cycle Path - Cornelius, North Carolina

Timothy C.

Matt and Colton are the best in the business! Picked up my new Stumpy 15 yesterday and these guys had beyond exceptional customer service! Drove up here from Mount Holly and chose the shop based on previous customer reviews. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

Tim B.

Mark and Evan are great to work with. They have a top notch service department and Evan has been great to work with on dialing in my fit. I highly recommend stopping by if you need a new bike, service, or help with a fit.

Jeffrey C.

Best bike tune-up.
I happen to come across The Cycle Path by accident. I started talking to one of the owners and decided to bring my Trek 7.3 FX in for a tune-up. When I picked it up I was pleasantly surprised. Not only had they performed an entire tune-up, but the chain, derailleurs, sprockets, and entire frame were spotless. Took it for a test drive when I got home and it was like riding it when it was new (it is now 14 years old).

Amnon N.

It takes a lot to get a bike shop right. A good balance between merchandise, service and fun - these guys got it right. For me, the service and communication is the most important and these guys nailed it. For fun there is a small pump track and a fire pit at the back.

Christopher M.

I’ve been getting my bike(s) serviced at the Cycle Path for a number of years and more heavily in the past year which has afforded me the opportunity to get to know Evan and Mark. I can’t say enough good things about this shop and the people working in it.

So many little anecdotes to share - I’ve ridden my bike to the shop for a repair check and been driven home by staff once they realized it needed some work (which they offered completely out of the blue). Whether it’s helping me search for my next gravel bike or talking with me about potential bike fit issues Evan is always aiming to go above and beyond for his customers. He’s never pushing a sale on me either and opts for the true consultative approach. Which leads me to the focus of this review - BIKE FIT

Every time I stop at the Shop I tend to chat with Evan about 1 topic or another and Bike Fits was a regular conversation thread. Eventually, I got to the point where I said, Evan, let’s do a fit I need to figure some things out. I simply was not comfortable on my bike.

I’ve had multiple bike fits in the past (for different bikes), one in Boston at a high end cycling shop, and 2 Retul fits. No one took the time to understand me as a cyclist more than Evan and what I was looking to accomplish on the bike. Rather than fit me to a computer model Evan truly took the time to understand my physique and any limitations. His process is detailed and thorough. As I got to know Evan I came to realize he’s been racing bikes for 30 years and doing BIKE FITS for 15 or so. He had me on the table measuring my body and flexibility and as I asked questions about his process he told me he obtained a body geometry certification from Dr. Pruitt (forefather of modern bike fitting). That background coupled with his experience on the bike and as a mechanic and as a coach for UCI Athletes in US and EU reinforced the assumption that I had found the right guy. Evan’s raced both Mountain Bikes and Road (heavier mountain background) just look at the ceiling on the shop at see all the old jerseys. And so, his fit process combines the coach/mechanic background, the Dr. Pruitt approach, with his on bike experience.

Long story short… he quickly identified I was riding a beach cruiser. My seat post height was nearly 2 inches low and seat pushed too far back. We ordered a straight seat post (got rid of the offset post) and new saddle. Those changes were massive and after 3-4 weeks I can tell I was over developed in my quads due to the previous poor position. I’ve got a much smoother and more efficient pedal stroke now and look forward to building the base back up with this new position.

If you are looking for a BIKE FIT and live in the Cornelius/Lake Norman/Charlotte area I would strongly recommend stopping by The Cycle Path and talking with Evan.

Best of luck

Adrian P.

Was looking to upgrade to a better bike but didn’t have the best experience at other shops. Stopped by Mark’s shop and Matt and his crew absolutely took care of me!! They not only offer more than fair prices, but they’re super down to earth and made sure my bike was set up right before I took it home. 5/5 service and honestly the best shop around!!

Thanks again Gents!

Cynthia R.

Evan is great. I went in for a bike fitting and made the adjustments quickly. Very knowledgeable. Totally recommend the shop.

Adam J.

This shop is awesome and it's definitely because of the people. I was on the hunt for a particular bike that is impossible to find right now throughout the country, and while on a trip to Charlotte checked around locally to discover this little gem of a shop in Cornelius had exactly the bike I wanted and in my size too. A true unicorn find. I called them first thing in the morning and told them I'd drive up from Charlotte and buy it that day if they set it up to my specs and help me replace the handle bars. These guys went above and beyond to make this purchase experience perfect. They even let me set up my laptop behind the shop desk so I could get some work done while they worked on everything. Bonus points for awesome tunes the entire time I was there. Best little bike shop I've ever been to (don't tell my LBS).