Some pics from the Handbuilt show

Even though I didn’t enjoy it like I thought I would, it wasn’t terrible.

Revival Cycles is responsible for some pretty cool builds- and like everyone else- some not so great builds. That doesn’t qualify them to promote and host a show.

But they have for 10 years in Austin!!

Despite my feelings on the matter, I’ll give Revival proper recognition, because I couldn’t go to Texas and put on a show at all, even a crummy one.

I think that LA has a certain mood that didn’t jive with the dim, gallery-like presentation that permeated the nights, and the silent, stagnant feeling of the days spent in a hot Southern California parking lot.

SoCal has its fair share of shows, and they are all lively with conversation, music and the occasional sound of engines or load speaker banter.

I’m thankful for the opportunity to look at some great bikes and see some fabulous fabrications, but I wish there was a bit more raucous and jovial. I guess it’s who you hung out with, not that you hung out.

Maybe next year will be better if Revival Cycles brings the Handbuilt back for round two.