There was a time when David Gonzalez was blowing up our servers on a regular basis. But it’s been five years since we’ve heard from the enigmatic Spanish custom bike builder behind Ad Hoc Café Racers, which is a huge shame. David’s unique style constantly flits between futuristic brutalism and retro elegance, and he can work his magic on just about any make and model of motorcycle.
As it turns out, David has missed us as much as we’ve missed him. The truth is that he’s had his head down over the last season, grinding away at what he calls “filler projects” to keep the lights on. Between that and a plethora of other factors, including several workshop relocations, Ad Hoc has been firmly out of the loop.…