Build or Bust

Build or Bust is a reality television series.

The concept for Build or Bust was that host and custom motorcycle builder Russell Mitchell took in a member of the public who thought it would be easy to build a bike "just like the guys on TV." Russell gave the guy (or girl) access to all the tools and parts necessary to make a custom motorcycle, allowing the contestant one month to assemble it. If at the end of that time the contestant built a bike that met Russell's standards, they get to keep it. If they did not, they lost the motorcycle.

Season 1 Episode 1: Fat Fingers A short-fused jock attempts to build a bike and inject his own ideas only to discover his head is not as big as his forearms.

Season 1 Episode 2: The Snake Sweet-talking, overly confident Chad slithers his way into the shop.

Season 1 Episode 3: The Sage Professional blacksmith Joe brings an old world discipline and aesthetic to the art of bike building.

Season 1 Episode 4: Girls Can Build, Too Female mechanic Alex is all passion and sass.

Season 1 Episode 5: Bicycle By Day, Chopper By Night - Part 1 Alan converts bicycles into motor bikes in his spare time; Jesse Rooke joins the crew at Exile Cycles.

Season 1 Episode 6: Bicycle By Day, Chopper By Night - Part 2 Tensions rise as the guys at Exile Cycles question Jesse Rooke's motives.