About Us

We’re Gnarly Customs, a small shop just outside of Austin, TX that lives and breathes minibikes, go-karts, and everything with a small engine. We started out wrenching in our garage, chasing that feeling you get when a motor finally fires up after hours of tinkering. Now we’re building a brand that helps others experience that same rush.

Founded by Johnny and Sky, two builders who couldn’t stop creating. We mix fabrication experience with engineering design to create builds that are clean, creative, and reliable. Whether we’re designing parts or taking on custom builds and repairs. Between the two of us, there’s always a new idea on the table (and usually a few projects scattered across the shop).

We’re here for the DIY crowd and garage builders who want quality without the headache. Our goal is to find the best-value parts so you don’t have to. We keep things simple with just a few solid, reliable options for each part, so you’re never overwhelmed with choices that don’t matter.

Gnarly Customs isn’t just about the bikes, it’s about the culture. We’re building a brand that looks as good as it runs, with apparel and gear that represent the scene.

At the end of the day, we just want to build gnarly stuff, support the community, and keep small-engine culture alive.

Owners

  • Johnny

    Johnny’s the hands-on half of Gnarly Customs. With over a decade of welding and fabrication experience, he’s the guy who can turn a pile of parts into something that actually runs and runs great. He’s been hooked on small engines since his first minibike build and still gets that same rush every time a motor fires up. When he’s not welding, cutting, or tinkering, he’s probably already thinking about the next project.

  • Sky

    Sky’s the creative brain behind the brand. With degrees in mechanical engineering, CAD design and soon to be manufacturing, plus a lifelong love for classic cars, she’s all about blending function with style. She keeps the builds clean, the designs sharp, and the ideas flowing. Sky’s also passionate about growing the Gnarly Customs brand with cool apparel and gear that capture the spirit of the shop.