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Steve sat down with the crew from ShopTalk - America’s longest-running motorcycle talk show - for Episode 315 to talk all things Deadbeat. From how Deadbeat Customs got its start to what’s coming next for the 2025 Deadbeat Retreat, this episode dives deep into the roots of the brand, the vision behind the events, and the mission to keep things grassroots and rider-driven. Whether you’ve been to a Deadbeat Retreat, rock the gear, or just dig the culture, this is the one …

Laconia Bike Week always brings the heat, and this year was no different. On Wednesday, June 18th, we returned to Gunstock Mountain Resort for the Deadbeat Invitational Bike Show, held during the legendary Gunstock Hill Climbs. We built this show to celebrate both sides of the custom scene, Performance and Chopper Builds, and this year’s lineup delivered. We split the invitational right down the middle: 15 choppers and 15 performance bikes, each handpicked and invited to throw down …

Part 2 of the Laconia Show Special is live! If you haven’t caught Part 1 yet, head to the Podcast section of our blog and give it a listen. In this episode, we’re back with the Lowlife crew and Truth from Choppahead, continuing the conversation on custom builds, upcoming events, and everything you can expect at the 102nd Laconia Motorcycle Week, happening June 14–22. Wednesday, June 18: Deadbeat Customs Bike Show + Gunstock Hillclimb Thursday, June 19: The Kustom Social …

We recently linked up with Big Truth from Choppahead and the crew at The Lowlife Podcast for a two-part Laconia special — diving into bikes, builds, and all the wildness coming your way at Laconia Bike Week 2025. You can catch the convo on The Big Truth Podcast and The Lowlife Podcast. If you're rolling into Laconia this June, clear your schedule: Wednesday, June 18 – The Deadbeat Invitational takes over the Gunstock Mountain Hillclimbs. Thursday, June 19 – It’s …

Some builds come together fast. Others take years and a few complete tear-downs. For Sam Smith, the road to the FXR of his dreams started in his dad’s garage and ended in his own—with a whole lot of late nights, busted knuckles, and second guesses along the way. This one’s a rider’s bike, built by a rider, for himself. From BMX to FXR Sam, 35, built his FXR out of his home garage, he grew up wrenching on BMX bikes, then cars, eventually ending up where it alw …