The Chopper Compendium

anyone else see that new biker build off on the velocity network ? thoughts?

The series looks like it's going to be another 'drama' thing but the group of kids bike was very nice. The other 2 were weird. I thought they said this new series was supposed to be 'garage-based' builders only.

I saw one episode, and have it set up to record episodes to watch when I get a chance. I liked that is is supposed to be garage based

Yep.drama and pure ass stupidity! Although a couple of nice looking bikes have been built so far.
They are not sticking to the garage based builds either!

I imagine that they will never get any real garage-based builders after what I've read on some of the other boards about the 'contract' and 'conditions' you have to sign on with. So far it appears as if more people have turned them down than have signed-on for the show. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The 'media' has no clue about choppers, including the bike magazines, which is why the general public has a view of choppers and bikers that has been filtered and shaped by the various media. In fact the media has actually tried to rewrite some chopper history so that it fits in with what they think choppers 'should' be.
Hopefully the show will get better but I understand there is another series in the works by another channel so we'll see what comes around this summer.

I watched last Monday s lastnight no garage builders and theres no way the bagger was anywhere near the 15 thou rule I guess more garbage oh well