Biker Build Off

Three of the hottest teams of bike customisers in three countries...USA, Britain and Australia...battle to build the world's best Chopper.

The prize...national pride and a coveted Rats Hole Custom trophy in Daytona, Florida.

In the US - the crack teams from MARTIN BROTHERS are working in the heart of custom Chopper culture in the world's toughest market. Specialising in super-stretched Choppers, the Martins are favourites.

British contenders, EXILE CYCLES - are paring their bikes down to the basic elements - chunky alloy combined with a matt-black structure - barebones European muscle designed to appeal to the Hollywood set and a new breed of chopper fan.

The Aussies from SCOTTY'S CHOPPERS may be working in obscurity in the outback, but think they have the secret in polished aluminium, all original parts, superbike they reckon lifts the bar for sleek, sexy, silver cruising.