The reason why I am talking about this custom bike is not because it is already getting a lot of deserved media attention (It won 2nd place at the AMD European Championship), not because the builder is French, nor because his first name is Cyril (Dachstein), but simply because I would be very happy to have build it (why custom builders never say this about other builders bikes?). "Rock N’ Bike" got very pretty racing lines with a lot of awesome details. How much time do you think it took to turn all these aluminum parts? I admit that a Sportster engine (year 91) linked to an original HD 4-speed transmission will not let you win many races, that the riding position may not be the most comfortable when you lean your body forward and position your head just above the headlight, but it is an excellent piece to illustrate anything on the theme "art of the racer". And guess what? It’s the official name of the shop. I just regret that the builder’s website is not yet as good as the bike. Art-Of-The-Racer.
Unusual and awesome lines. Practical? I don’t know. But sometimes it doesn’t really matter.
Now that, is a VERY KOOL bike!!!
Absolutely smitten with the innovative ideas and details when I first viewed it. There definitely are not enough good images of this bike on the web. That said, the seat area is a real pressure point. Raising the seat line or stretching the rear just 2″ would have allowed the lines to flow better.
Very different….!
The white space between the front wheel and the very dense rest of the bike seems a little out of place.
Perhaps steering head front suspension would fill up the void and give the whole thing a better aesthetic balance…???
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Come on Cyril! You are a gas! Where do you come up with this stuff? That bike is just rockin. You really are a talent.
Merry Christmas.
Steve
Should have read the article first.
I will just pass on the compliments to the other Cyril.
Steve
Sorry, I like to look at them but I have to tell you.
I AM ALL ABOUT RIDING THEM !!!
A work of art, yes….A concept bike, yes….a vehicle that someone rides as practical, never……a poser to ride up and down Main Street, maybe….these art works of art using steel, rubber, and paint as a medium…built by an artist…..no more than Andy Whorhol’s soup can holds soup..
Whatever the critics, it is still a very nteresting custom bike.
Cyril, I just dont know mabe its just me but this bike yes has workmanship in it but I dont think I would give the price of a new sportster for it . Your bikes are all better than this one come on show us some rideable bobbers . Asa
don’t understand how “racing” is associated with this bike?
very kewl hot rod design
Evidently, reference is made to old bikes racing.