Style, function and mechanical power are the cornerstones of the deBolex philosophy. Founder Calum Pryce-Tidd builds custom motorcycles that are handcrafted, timeless in style, and unusually well-engineered. He strips bikes back to their bare bones, gets rid of the superfluous, sheds the skin and rebuilds from the skeleton, putting heart and soul into the machine.
All work is carried out in-house, enabling deBolex to keep control of the design and build quality, whilst paying extra attention to the finishing touches.
From metal fabrication, engine building, trimming, paintwork and trial running, deBolex can do it all.
It takes a healthy measure of skill and talent to successfully run a custom motorcycle workshop. But even some of the industry’s top shops frequently outsource specialized tasks—particularly things like upholstery and paint. Those that can handle every last job in-house are a rare breed. deBolex Engineering counts themselves among those ranks. The team of…
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We’ve always had a thing for the machines that roll out of the deBolex Engineering workshop: they’re sleek, fast and exceptionally well made. Unfortunately for most of us, perfection at this level takes a long time to create, and deep pockets to purchase. Shop founder Calum Pryce-Tidd and his right-hand man Des Francis have now…
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After a while, a lot of custom designs tend to blend into a homogenous soup: variations on a standard recipe, slightly tweaked by the individual chefs. A handful of top builders specialize in less mainstream flavors though. One of them is Calum Pryce-Tidd of the south London workshop deBolex Engineering, who often starts with unconventional…
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A week ago, Ducati’s lead designer told Digital Trends that “Electrification will change bike design more than it will change car design.” We’re not so sure of that. Motorcyclists are an inherently conservative bunch—especially older folks with the cash to splash on a new toy. We’d be happy if future electric motorcycles followed the lead…
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The Yamaha MT-10 is about as mental as naked bikes get. The 998 cc inline-four makes a stonking 158 hp and 111…
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Another jaw-dropping Ducati from deBolex, a stunning endurance-style Yamaha DT250 by Enginethusiast, a 160 hp V-twin speedway racer, and a Harley cafe…
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There’s always some trepidation when you meet a custom motorcycle builder for the first time. Is their work really that good in…
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Calum Pryce-Tidd is one of the most methodical and thoughtful bike builders operating in Europe today. And his philosophy is spot on:…
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A sinister Yamaha XJR1300, a smokin’ hot RD350, a Honda CX500 with R6 suspension, and an 80s-style Hayabusa rocketship. It’s all about…
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There has always been something special about the machines built inside the deBolex workshop, a few miles south of London, England. They…
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This week, we’re starting a new series: a roundup of the most interesting customs from around the web. Our roving reporter is…
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