Railroad workers and soldiers didn't have much in common when it came to their uniforms. But both needed clothing that could take a beating.
Hickory Stripe became a familiar sight along American r...
Long before outdoor clothing became a category of its own, people heading into the mountains relied on a few familiar things: sturdy boots, warm knitwear and clothes that could handle a long day o...
Some combinations don’t need much explaining.
The OG-107 Pant has its roots in one of the longest-serving utility uniforms of the U.S. military. Introduced in 1952, Olive Green Shade 107 replaced...
Some clothes look their best before they have ever been worn. Others need a little time.The 1958 Roamer Pant belongs to the second group. Its 15oz selvage denim comes from Candiani in Italy, while...
Hickory Stripe has been around for well over a century. Long associated with American railroad workers, the striped cotton fabric was a practical choice for people spending their days around steam...
Knitwear Made in Bavaria
For many years Alfons has stood for traditional knitting craftsmanship and textile manufacturing in Bavaria, Germany. Here, experience, know-how and a strong eye for quali...
As promised – here are the pictures!
One hell of a weekend at Wheels & Wake 2026, captured by our photographer Clemens Kerber @clemenskerberphotography
A big thank you to Clemens for catching...
Good bikes. Good people. Good times.
Last week we packed up some Shirts, loaded some merch and headed north to Wheels & Wake 2026 in Nethen. Our tent was busy from the start. Shirts changed...
At first glance, Wabash looks like a simple pinstripe. Look closer and those lines tell a different story.The pattern became closely associated with American railroad workers in the early 20th cen...
Meet your Pike Brothers for some fun days at the beach, home of great motorcycles and great people, sandy beach riding, the worldchampionship of sandy beach motorcycle racing and flattrack friday n...
Prison stripes were never meant to make a statement. From the mid 19th century onwards, striped uniforms appeared in American prisons for a very practical reason: they made prisoners immediately r...
Not every military inspired piece has to look like a uniform.
The 1962 OG 107 Short in Grease Black is a good example. The original OG 107 trousers were introduced for the US military in the early...
Washing Instructions for Raw Denim JeansRaw denim jeans are crafted to age naturally and develop unique characteristics over time. To maintain the quality and appearance of your raw denim jeans, it...
Style of the Week - Indigo Summer
There is something about a good pair of indigo jeans and a white tee that leaves very little to improve on.This week starts with the 1958 Roamer Pant in 15oz Indi...
STYLE OF THE WEEK - Buttons before beltsBefore belts became the everyday choice, braces were the standard. Trousers sat higher on the waist, felt more comfortable and moved naturally with the pers...
Thank You !!! Some weekends simply remind you what it's all about. A big thank you to everyone who came by our Pike Brothers Bluebird Bus at RIDE – The Motofestival in Ruhpolding. Whether you stopp...
STYLE OF THE WEEK – Off the Map
The story of the Hawaiian shirt didn't begin as a fashion trend. After the Second World War, returning servicemen brought the colorful shirts back from the Pacif...
MaxlRIDE goes Ruhpolding - New location, new name, even more opportunities.Numerous tours and training sessions, a dealer mile, test rides, lectures and workshops, music, and plenty of motorcycle e...
STYLE OF THE WEEK - Blue and KhakiThere is a reason chambray shirts have been around for so long.
Originally worn by workers who needed something lighter than heavy denim, chambray offered the sam...
STYLE OF THE WEEK – After Hours
White tees, blue stripes and a worn leather belt.
The dotted Wabash pattern first appeared more than a century ago and was printed onto the fabric rather than woven...
