Which motorcycle glove size should you choose?

Find your motorcycle glove size with hand measurements, fit checks and the Hold Fast chart. Compare vintage leather…

Choosing a leather motorcycle saddlebag for your Harley

Choose a leather motorcycle saddlebag for your Harley or bobber. Compare capacity, dimensions and mounting with Hold Fast,…

Leather biker jacket: choosing the right cut and size

Find a leather biker jacket that fits your shoulders, sleeves and back. Compare Hollister, Roadster and Cayenne cuts,…

Vintage Harley engines: Knucklehead, Panhead or Shovelhead?

Identify a vintage Harley engine with visual clues for Knucklehead, Panhead and Shovelhead. Check dates, engine details and…

5 motorcycle rides from Marseille to explore Provence

Plan motorcycle rides from Marseille to Cassis, Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, the Luberon or Estérel. Check access, prepare your route…

Beach Races: Chris McGregor, the sand and the Hold Fast spirit

Beach Races through the eyes of Chris McGregor, the rider supported by Hold Fast: his 1942 WLA, vintage…

Men’s vintage motorcycle boots: how to choose the right pair

Height, leather, soles and fastenings: how to choose men’s vintage motorcycle boots, with a comparison of the Pike…

Sun Beach Sandflats Racing: our sponsored riders on Japan’s purest 1/10 mile

At Oarai on Japan's Ibaraki coast, the Sun Beach Sandflats Racing carries on the legacy of Ormond Beach…

Harley-Davidson roadworthiness inspection 2026: complete guide for vintage and custom bikes, bobbers and choppers

Motorcycle roadworthiness inspections have been mandatory in France since April 2024. A complete Harley-Davidson guide: timetable, inspection points,…

8 ways to wear prisoner pants in 2026: the complete lookbook

8 tried-and-tested outfits built around Hold Fast 16oz prisoner pants: from the classic convict look to 1950s café…

Pike Brothers vs Iron Heart vs Edwin: the 2026 Japanese selvedge comparison

2026 Japanese selvedge comparison: Pike Brothers (€139–179), Iron Heart 21oz (€290–450), Edwin ED-55 (€89–200). Which to choose for…

Prisoner pants: 175 years of history (1850–2026), from Sing Sing to Japanese bikers

The complete history of black-and-white striped prisoner pants, from American prisons in 1850 to today’s Japanese bikers. Featuring…

Harley-Davidson technical inspection in France, 2026: the complete guide (Stage 1, checks and pitfalls)

2026 is inspection year for Harleys registered in 2020–2021. 7 Stage 1 points to check before your appointment:…

How to choose Pike Brothers trousers: the complete 2026 guide

Roamer 21oz, Buccanoy, Mechanic Bib: we explain the Pike Brothers range and help you choose biker trousers to…

How to tell if a Harley-Davidson has Stage 1

Does your Harley growl a little louder than the others? Do you suspect it has been tuned? Discover…

Essential Tools for Restoring a Vintage Motorcycle

Discover the essential tools for restoring a vintage motorcycle properly. From a simple screwdriver to professional lifting equipment,…

The art of restoring a vintage Harley-Davidson: where should you start?

Restoring a vintage Harley-Davidson means bringing a legend back to life. This complete guide takes you step by…

School of Cool at the Normandy Beach Race

Pike Brothers: the ultimate guide to authentic vintage style in 2025

  👖 Explore the brand: discover the complete range of Pike Brothers at School of Cool —selvedge trousers,…

The HOLD FAST style, from Japan to Marseille

HOLDFAST & School of Cool: prisoner pants that revive vintage convict style Hey riders and vintage fans! You…

Motorcycle Board Track Racing

The Fascinating World of Board Track Racing Board Track Racing: A Story of Speed and Adrenaline Board Track…

Hold Fast 1340 Tattoo Series vintage leather motorcycle gloves

Hold Fast 1340 TATTOO SERIES gloves: a unique, rebellious style! Tired of wearing boring gloves that give you…

10 ways to make your boots last

Motorcycle boot care: 10 tips to extend the life of your boots Motorcycle boots are an essential part…

The Nico Shovelhead ride

Nicolas rides a 1986 1340 Evolution Sportster and an occasional Shovelhead. Nicolas is a free spirited biker who…

School-of-cool is in the Arctic Circle!

school-of-cool in the Arctic Circle Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park

Freeway SEVENTY-SEVEN

FOR THE TITLE, WE WERE TORN BETWEEN “SEVENTY-SEVEN” AND “JAP STYLE”, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THESTRIPES JAPANESE BUILDERS LOVE.…

Run story : 100 km by a winter cold of 3 ° in prisoner leather pants

Manu from  MCP Free members, made the honor for testing for the our leather prisoner pants In winter…

How to care for your Hold Fast leather prisoner pants

After extensive testing and numerous prototypes, we achieved the desired quality with supple, comfortable leather lined in silky…

Leather prisoner pants

Our new leather prisoner pants At school-of-cool.com, we began developing new leather prisoner pants. After extensive testing and…

How to wash your pike brothers pants

Should we meet a deadline before washing his jeans Pike-brothers? Pike Brothers denim pants are made from 100%…

Japan Style prisoner pants

Prisoner pants prisoner jacket Prisoner pants are our bestseller!   These are the Japan Style biker’s trousers! Made…

A Biker work is never done !

We are pleased to announce that our new website is now live! This site has been designed around…

Bobbers by School of Cool

1982 Shovelhead kick-start

Want to wake up your 1982 Harley Shovelhead without sacrificing a knee? Discover the old-school art of kick-starting,…

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