Originally Posted by
John Bailey
I'm considering the sewn-on leather for handlebars. Have you used them before, and, if so, how do you like them? Any pros or cons?
Hi John,
I used sewn-on elk hide on my last bike, from VeloOrange. It was looking a little shabby after three years, but was still in good condition. It has a little cushion to it, and it feels good. A lot like grabbing onto an elk. It takes about two hours to put on. Ending the job if you have bar-end shifters is a little disharmonious. I took to whipping over the end with hemp and shellac. I do like the look of it.
Tom