Make it so

Inspiration is everywhere, but taking the plunge and actually committing yourself to your first hands-on project can be daunting.

The process normally starts when you find yourself transfixed by someone else’s special. It’d be perfect, if only that was a drum brake up front. If only the frame was matt, not gloss.

If only the indicators were smaller, the bars were higher and the saddle was slimmer.

Next thing you know, you’re halfway to building your own idea of the perfect classic custom.

Read more in May’s edition of CBG
 

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