I totally agree with him from a spectator’s standpoint as I’m always ecstatic when I go to a show and the bikes are set up so you can walk in between and around them. That’s the only way I can truly appreciate the work that went into them. Otherwise, I’m just seeing the extreme front and back of a bike someone put a bazillion hours into and the details are hidden like a cramped dealer’s showroom. Maybe that’s why I’m such a fan of shows like The Handbuilt Show in Austin, Texas, put on by Revival Cycles where the builds are artfully displayed to be seen from every angle like they should. Man, they’re even at different heights to each other which only adds even more to my viewing pleasure. Hopefully the people who run these events of crammed together bikes might come to realize how much more enticing this is to the general public and how it would positively effect their tills with not only more spectators, but more hanging around and dropping a little more dough instead of a quick walk-through. It’s a win-win all around when it’s done right.

But anyway, enough of my bellyaching, it’s always is and always be about the bikes that countless individuals build or commission just for our viewing pleasure. And, even if you don’t like this one or that one, it allows us to shine in our own minds about how astute our tastes are. Like Jack said in yesterdays article, Harley-Davidson baggers still seem to be where it’s at, although there are still some nice rides for the rest of us like our lead shot. The trend of outrageous custom baggers continues unabated with builders knocking out one after another and actually seeming to sell to a custom bagger worshipping crowd.

  So, take a good look at this run of bikes and get ready for feature articles with a lot more photos in weeks to come. Like Jack told me, even if custom baggers are not your thing, you gotta love the custom artwork that has to take insane hours to accomplish. There’s a nice mix to come and we can’t wait to showcase them to you for your viewing pleasure. Plus you have our money-back guarantee that if for some reason you’re not pleased with them we will give you all the money back you spent to view them. That’s our guarantee and we’ll stanchly stand behind it to the death.