In 1997 Matt Hotch opened HotMatch Custom Cycles in Fullerton, California. After reaching many milestones in his career like his success of his patented parts, Discover Channel Biker Build-Off victories, numerous appearances on various shows as well as worldwide acknowledgment, Matt thought it was time to relaunch his building empire. It became inevitable that while he was reinventing himself the company name should change as well and Matt's old company, HotMatch Custom Cycles, became his new company, Matt Hotch Designs. Just like that. You ask why? Well, Matt wanted to get back to basics with a new company playing directly on his name. So Matt Hotch Designs seemed like a logical choice, seeing as that's his name.

Matt is consistently creating original products that have become an industry standard. His designs are known for carrying a sleek and seamless body and to showcase his inventions such as the springless kickstand and the flush mount gas cap. Coined "the Invisible Man" and "Mr. Clean," he's mastered the art of hiding everything from hydraulic hoses to electrical wiring. In his radical creations, not one detail is overlooked. Matt only builds one or two bikes a year and every bike has a lifetime warranty. His shop is located in Fullerton's historic 1924 Elephant Packing House that features inspiring oak floors, brick walls and 24-foot high ceilings. Check out Matt's web site at www.matthotchdesigns.com. Hopefully there'll be some info there about why they were packing elephants in Fullerton in 1924.