The 29th edition of the Bigtwin Bikeshow & Expo - one of Europe ' s oldest and most respected custom engineering showcases - featured two stages with presentations , live music , tattoo artists at work and , yes , still as popular as ever , the famous Bigtwin striptease shows . Filling the halls right down to the last available square inch , vendor booths included big names on the Dutch market such as Zodiac , VG Classic Frames & Parts , Jekill and Hyde , BMW , Triumph and Indian .

Custom bike builders showed their craftsmanship in the Chopper Zone , a Café Racer zone , and , shining like diamonds , the custom bikes were on display in both halls , boosting booth traffic and keeping the flame burning brightly - competing for prizes , honor and glory !

Out of the more than 120 motorcycles the jury chose the best three in each class , based on a range of criteria such as detailing , finish , engineering and fabrication , innovations , the overall design line and concept , the paint and chrome work , wiring and , above all , the craftsmanship , self-made parts

designs and innovation - as the event ' s conceptual sponsor Bigtwin Magazine is itself mainly focused on self-built custom motorcycles . The Bigtwin Bikeshow & Expo has industry-wide recognition as an aficionado ' s nexus where respect and admiration for all the participating builders runs deep - both for the domestic Dutch custom bike building community and the many international builders , who have a regular spot in their calendars for a show that is a genuine international

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