MANNY SILVA: THE GODFATHER OF LOWRIDER BIKES

The lowrider bike is an indelible symbol of West Coast Culture. The instantly recognizable chrome frames, white walled wheels and candy color paint jobs have cruised low and slow down L.A.'s boulevards for decades. But as ubiquitous as lowrider culture has become, low rider bikes trace their lineage back to one man, operating out of a deceptively simple Compton bike shop. Manny Silva, the "Godfather" of lowrider bikes.

Manny started fixing bikes in Mexico at the age of 10 to help support his family. Years later in 1973, he moved to Compton, California and opened Manny's Bike Shop. Taking inspiration from vibrant, stylish, and colorful lowrider cars, he began creating his own iconic lowrider bikes. With each one featuring his signature flourishes, his bikes quickly gained popularity in California and beyond. Now over 40 years later, his bikes are still made by hand. Made with love. And most importantly, made for the people of his cherished community of Compton. We're excited to announce a custom collaboration with Manny's Bike Shop as part of our new Loco Gifts & Gear Store. Featuring the one-of-a-kind La Flama Lowrider Bicycle hand made by Manny and a full line of gear celebrating our new partnership. Check out our exclusive collaboration with Manny and the coolest lowrider bike we've ever seen by clicking [Here].

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