Feature Bikes

These are the bikes that define the scene. Cycle Source Feature Bikes showcases garage-built choppers, bobbers, FXRs, Sportsters, and customs from real riders across the country. Every build has a story—why it was built, how it came together, and the soul behind the steel. Get inspired by the creativity and grit that keep custom motorcycle culture alive.

The Vulture

Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Rebecca Cunningham Originally Published In The April 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine This bike was the Best of Show Winner at our Chopper Show at the Lone Star Rally 2016. That made it good enough…

Trouble Shovel

Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Sean Bowe Originally Published In The March 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Johnny Branch is the type of cat that looks for a challenge in life. At 33 years of age he has been running his own fabrication…

The Work Truck

Article By: Roadside Marty Photos By: Carsten Fritzen Originally Published In The March 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine I can’t think of a finer example of a Shovelhead for our Shovelhead issue than this beauty right here! The owner, Nick…

Purple Passion

Article and Photos By: Milwaukee Mike Originally Published In The March 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine For those who are unfamiliar with the work of Mike Rabideau, allow me to introduce you to him. Mike owns a one-man operation known as…

Leonidas

Article and Photos By: Mark Velazquez Originally Published In The March 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Brooklyn native Telly “The Greek” Haritos will be the first to tell you that it’s never too late to start something new. And with his one…

The Green Machine

Article By: Jimmy Frizzell Photos By: Jeff Cochran Originally Published In The March 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Jeff Cochran is no stranger to Shovelheads, in fact some would say that what he can do to these old bikes is an art form.…

Just A Little Triumph

Article By: Matt Reel Photos By: Chris Callen Originally Published In The February 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine It’s always surprising how fast time goes by. When I was asked to write the feature for the Acme Triumph pictured here it…

The Beast

Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Peter Linney Originally Published In The February 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine In a time where it seems everyone is looking to build vintage pans and knuck choppers, it’s a hard prospect to build an Evo…

FXR Spotlight

Episode 21: Jeff Larsh Article & Photos By: Jeff Larsh Originally Published In The February 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine As I write this column today is Halloween and later today my wife and I hop a plane to Las Vegas for SEMA 2016. I…

Gypsy Knuck

Article By: Mitch “Magoo” Bodine Photos By: Dan Vendetto Originally Published In The February 2017 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Jerry is part of my local NJ cool bike posse. I did a story on his “Green Machine” Shovelhead back in August of…