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 gloves and check their intended use.
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, Sportster and Ledrie options.
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, measurements and product details.
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 fitment before buying parts.
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 and compare bags.
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 racer style. Complete lookbook with every item and direct links.
- Bikers | Bikers | bobbers | Harley davidson
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 how to recognise a Stage 1 Harley-Davidson: sound, exhaust, air filter and engine behaviour. All the clues are here for a real biker to decode. 🏍️🔥
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 probably already know HOLDFAST, the brand bringing Japan Style-inspired retro fashion to life. At School of Cool, we introduce its latest standout creation: the famous prisoner pants or convict trousers. This reworked classic is ideal for anyone…
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 black fabric. The greatest challenge was aligning the black bands correctly. Although some photographs show imperfect alignment, we now achieve a perfect fit. For a biker, the elegance of leather makes these trousers a must-have. We combine…
- Bikers | Bikers | bobbers | bobbers | Harley davidson | Harley davidson | japan style | Prisoner pants
1982 Shovelhead kick-start
Want to wake up your 1982 Harley Shovelhead without sacrificing a knee? Discover the old-school art of kick-starting, with respect for the metal and pure biker style. Seasoned riders’ tips, mistakes to avoid and advice for starting your two-wheeled legend like a true road brother.
