Bike Types & History
What the Fork? Built not Bought: A Guide to Custom Bike History
Angle grinders, welding torches, and a refusal to be normal. In the final part of “What the Fork?”, we explore the creative chaos of Custom Bikes.
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Angle grinders, welding torches, and a refusal to be normal. In the final part of “What the Fork?”, we explore the creative chaos of Custom Bikes.
No fairings, no hiding, just an engine and two wheels. In part twelve of “What the Fork?”, we explore the hooligan world of Naked Bikes.
Clip-ons, rear sets, and lumpy idle speeds. In part eleven of “What the Fork?”, we look at the race-bred machines that define Sports Bike History.
Big tanks, aluminium boxes, and dreams of the desert. In part ten of “What the Fork?”, we look at the unstoppable rise of the Adventure Bike.
Knobbly tyres, long travel suspension, and the smell of premix. In part eight of “What the Fork?”, we leave the tarmac behind to look at Dirt Bikes.
Heated grips, massive fairings, and enough luggage space for the kitchen sink. In part nine of “What the Fork?”, we look at the bikes built for the long haul.
Too wide for traffic, too wet for comfort. In part seven of “What the Fork?”, we look at the eccentric world of the Trike and why we secretly love them.
Extended forks, hardtail frames, and questionable handling. In part six of “What the Fork?”, we look at the rebels of the road: The Chopper.
High pipes, knobbly tyres, and zero fear. In part five of “What the Fork?”, we explore the origins of the Scrambler and why it’s the ultimate go-anywhere machine.
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