In the bicycle world, single-speed and ‘fixie’ bikes are enjoying an upsurge in popularity. Like the custom motorcycle scene, it’s an entire subculture?where style and individualization are as important as getting from A to B. But what happens when these two worlds bleed into each other"
Kevin Bergeron has the answer with this unconventional bobber. Built from scratch and powered by an early-80s Yamaha XT250 motor, it draws heavily on bicycle culture, both past and present.

Kevin’s based in Alberta, Canada, where he works as a first responder. He spends his downtime building custom bikes out of a toolbox left to him by his late father. ?I began modifying motorcycles as a way to express my artistic abilities,? he says, ?but also to grieve, and, to some extent, spend time with my dad through his tools.? Kevin had the vision for this project brewing in his mind for a while, but was finally spurred to action when Roland Sands Design launched their Dream Build Off contest. Since he was operating on budget he picked an engine he already had (the XT250), and started sketching out ideas on his iPad.

?I never grew up with enough money to own motorcycles,? he tells us, ?so bicycles were the next best thing. I’ve always been drawn to their simple aesthetic, and what cleaner look than a ‘fixie.’ So I decided to let that lead the way for the vision of this bike.?
The centerpiece of the build is a tubular steel frame that Kevin bent an...