Originally Published In The September 2013 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Name: Cole Foster Age: 48 Business: Salinasboys.com Cole Foster has been constructing rolling works of metal art since 1989. Son of Hall of National Drag Race Fame member Pat Foster, Cole creates cars that are so clean they don’t have lines — they simply Read More >
Originally Published In The October 2013 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Name: Rene Chavez Age: 41 Business: Primos’ Helmet Design Since 2006, Rene Chavez has been relining helmets and meeting interesting people along the way. Primos’ Helmet Design is a permanent fixture at the monthly Long Beach Swap Meet. Customers can choose their fabric, and Read More >
Name: Nick Ballantyne & Thad Ballantyne Age: 28 & 32 Business: Nightrider Jewelry I’m just one of the guys at Nightrider but my specific role is designing, drawing, and sculpting the jewelry. I’ve always had a knack for art. As a kid, I use to spend countless hours with chalk and charcoal in hand drawing Read More >
Originally Published In The July 2013 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Name: Hugh Owings Age: 33 Business: Hugh’s Handbuilt I got my hands dirty doing offroad racing fabrication with friends, then eventually professionally. I got my mind dirty when I studied Industrial Design / Product Design at University. I built my first motorcycle (an XS650) Read More >
Originally Published In The May 2013 Issue Of Cycle Source Magazine Name: Duane Ballard Age: 46 Business: Duane Ballard Custom Leather I’m the guy that makes everything at Duane Ballard Custom Leather. Lisa is the one that makes sure everyone knows about it. This is a lifelong hobby that luckily turned into a full time Read More >