Travel journals, maintenance tips, buying guides and biker culture. The Holdfast workshop shares its expertise from Marseille.
Guides & MaintenanceHow to wash your jeans without damaging the color or the cut? Step-by-step guide from the Holdfast workshop: inside out, cold water, white vinegar…
Read more How to wash your jeans: the complete guide to preserving your denim
Travel diariesEverything about the Café Racer: origins of the 1950 Ace Cafe, 5 basic motorcycles, Kustomtech parts, Holdfast wardrobe, complete budget. The guide that combines motorcycles and…
Read more Café Racer 101: The motorcycle, the culture, the wardrobe (complete guide 2026)
Guides & MaintenanceEverything you need to know about different leather tanning methods: vegetable vs. chrome, Chromexcel, how to recognize good leather, care, lifespan. No jargon.
Read more Vegetable-tanned leather vs. chrome-tanned leather: what makes all the difference (and how long it lasts)
The Holdfast WorkshopOne hundred years of evolution of the motorcycle leather jacket: Schott Perfecto, Lewis Leathers, Vanson, Aero, up to the Hollister Holdfast and the 1932 Roadster Pike Brothers. The complete guide.
Read more The history of the motorcycle leather jacket in 10 iconic models (1928–2026)
Guides & MaintenanceComparison of 4 vintage biker boot silhouettes: Engineer, Harness, Tanker, Mountaineer. Height, closure, use, price. Everything you need to know to choose the right pair at Holdfast.
Read more Vintage biker boots: Engineer, Harness, Tanker, Mountaineer — the 2026 comparison
Guides & MaintenanceNo freezer, no myths. An honest, month-by-month method for breaking in Pike Brothers raw denim, with authentic whiskers, honeycombs, and stacks.
Read more How to break in raw denim: the complete guide in 6 months (with photos)
The Holdfast WorkshopFrom everyday Roamer style to 50s biker looks, ten practical combinations to style your Pike Brothers pieces. Trousers, shirt, jacket, boots: complete outfit +…
Read more 10 Pike Brothers outfits: the 2026 style guide (with photos)
Guides & MaintenanceThe complete Pike Brothers 2026 size guide at Holdfast: official method, model-by-model charts for trousers (Roamer, Buccanoy, Chopper, Machinist…), shirts, jackets, boots,…
Read more Pike Brothers 2026 Size Guide: Pants, Shirts, Jackets & Boots — The Complete Guide
Guides & MaintenanceComplete guide to building your bobber: 10 steps from choosing the base to painting, with Holdfast/KustomTech/Ledrie parts, typical budgets and mistakes to avoid.
Read more Building Your First Bobber in 10 Steps: 2026 Build Guide
Guides & MaintenanceComplete buyer's guide for custom motorcycle turn signals: Edge Cut, brass, 12V LED, interchangeable lenses. Homologation, installation, styles by motorcycle type.
Read more Custom Motorcycle Turn Signals: Which One to Choose? Edge Cut LED Guide 2026
Guides & MaintenanceRider, solo, rigid, swingarm or sissy bar? Complete buyer's guide to Ledrie leather motorcycle saddlebags: 30 references compared by Harley model.
Read more Motorcycle Leather Saddlebags: Rider, Solo, or Rigid? Buyer's Guide
Guides & MaintenanceTechnical guide 2026: When to choose a cable-operated master cylinder versus stock hydraulics on a custom project. 12 KustomTech models compared.
Read more Cable or hydraulic brake master cylinder: which to choose for a custom motorcycle?
Guides & MaintenanceExternal or internal cable, polished brass or black aluminum, rubber or fabric: the complete guide to choosing the right 25,4 mm motorcycle grips with 16…
Read more How to Choose Your 1 Inch Motorcycle Grips (KustomTech Guide 2026)
Guides & MaintenanceRise, pullback, handlebar diameter: all the keys to choosing the right risers for your motorcycle. 2026 technical guide with 10 KustomTech models compared.
Read more Motorcycle Riser Guide: Choosing the Right Rise and Pullback (2026)
Guides & MaintenanceEverything you need to know about motorcycle prisoner pants: origins, cut, 16oz selvedge denim, care. A complete Holdfast guide with 7 models compared.
Read more Motorcycle Prisoner Pants: The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Choosing the Right Model
Travel diariesJapan Basara: the aesthetic movement that inspires Holdfast. Samurai origins, Japanese chopper scene, influence on biker fashion. An analysis.
Read more Japan Basara: The Aesthetics That Inspire Holdfast (And Why It's So Seductive)
Guides & Maintenance2026 ranking of the 10 best vintage leather motorcycle jackets made in Europe. Cuts, leathers, prices, construction: all compared by Holdfast.
Read more Top 10 Vintage Leather Motorcycle Jackets Made in Europe (2026)
Travel diariesChopper or bobber? A clear explanation in 5 minutes with annotated photos, history, and 10 visual differences. Holdfast custom guide.
Read more Chopper vs Bobber: Understanding the Difference in 5 Minutes
Guides & MaintenanceHow to choose your leather motorcycle gloves: size guide, CE protection levels, fit, leather. 4-step method with Holdfast 1340 models.
Read more Motorcycle Leather Gloves: How to Choose Size, Fit and Protection Level
Guides & Maintenance7 steps to care for your motorcycle leathers and make them last 20 years. Recommended products, mistakes to avoid, frequency: all explained by Holdfast.
Read more Maintaining Your Motorcycle Leathers: 7 Steps to Make Them Last 20 Years
Guides & Maintenance16oz selvedge denim: why this historic Japanese weave is perfect for bikers. Durability, patina, comfort, how to choose: all in 5 minutes.
Read more 16oz Selvedge Denim: Why It's the Ultimate Motorcycle PantsAnalytical cookies. Holdfast uses Microsoft Clarity (heatmaps + anonymized replays) to improve the store. No data sold, no ads. learn more.
