London (Wazzup)- The FB COTY bikes in competition now with comments by John "The Chopfather" Brain. Just like some years ago with the BBO vs COTY online competition J Brain will comment the entries. Building is good.
Detroit (Brain)- Don and Deb VanCleave once again hosted Michigan’s premier kustom bicycle event - a show that attracts many thousands of visitors every year. And no wonder, as the quality and variety of bikes continues to increase with every new exhibition. On hand were a variety of styles and designs; from 3 and 4 wheeled creations to wild choppers made by Hannan Customs from Montreal Canada. Also catching on strong at the show was a trend towards hot-rod and boardtrack style vintage cruisers; and, not to be outdone were examples of classic muscle bikes, and restored balloon tire bikes from yesteryear.
A special award presentation was presented this year in memory of the late Jeff Chapp, who will be remembered as one of Michigan’s all time greatest - and innovative - kustom bicycle fabricators.
The proud recipient of this year’s “Jeff Chapp Memorial Award” was Don Whitt, a well known local enthusiast who specializes in kustom machines which are noted for their unusual designs; as well as non-traditional construction materials.
A big congratulation goes out to Don for being this year’s recipient of the award.
RIP
London (Wazzup)- The new BikeRod 'n Kustom is online with volume III, chapter one of the History of Kustom Biking by John Brain.
The year 1968 with special on George Barris.
The World's Premiere KustomBike Experience
REPORTAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY
BR&K ASSOCIATE EDITOR JOHN BRAIN
Amsterdam (Wazzup)- The new BikeRod 'n Kustom is online with volume II of the History of Kustom Biking by John Brain. The years 1963-1967 and specials about Kustom bike pioneer Bob Brown and the Huffy Pengiun, the first factory muscle bike. Also in this issue all you wanted to ask about LED, but was always afraid to ask and coverage of the Motorama Kustom bike show.
VOLUME 2
SPECIALS
Volume 1 1958-1962
London (Wazzup)- Getting ready for this years FBI Part VIII Brain went through last years pictures....never been published before, from the Brain archives. Click PHOTO or read more for new FBI 2008 photogallery.