06/01/2026
This bike by Garrett Millsap has all the hallmarks of a Frisco style chopper, but with some subtle changes that bring new life to a tried and true blueprint.
For a bike to be Frisco style it has to be narrow for lane splitting. This bike has a super narrow front end thanks to the spool hub wheel and lack of a front brake. Plus the narrow T-bars keep it high and tight.
Another classic Frisco detail are the mid controls. This style was born in the Bay area where guys were dodging traffic, accelerating/decelerating and maneuvering in the city. The high mids narrow things up and give the rider more control than cruising-oriented forward controls would.
Where this bike brings new energy to the style is the mid tunnel Wassell style gas tank and the solid rear wheel. A classic Frisco'd Sportster tank has its base plate at the very bottom of the tank shell. That makes the tank ride super high on the backbone of the frame. An overall aggressive look, it also serves a practical purpose in maximizing the usable amount of fuel capacity in an otherwise small tank. But this bike has a mid tunnel Wassell style gas tank. You can see how it rides low enough on the backbone to cover most of the country bar. Even if it isn't textbook Frisco style, that tank is a great look that fits this bike perfectly.
The solid rear wheel is another head-turner. When we see a solid wheel we think of the Fat Boy. Usually running one of those on a chopper adds some heaviness to the bike's vibe. The opposite of what you'd want from a narrow, tall and nimble Frisco style bike. But hats off to the builder and his vision, maybe it's the rotor or the knobby tire, but that wheel on this bike packs all of the tough, no-nonsense energy it promises without bogging the bike down visually.
We love seeing new pieces brought to a legendary look. Shoutout to the guys trying something different in the garage and bringing their choppers to shows so we can learn something new.
