iiiiii really don't see anything wrong with them, if that's what you want, and somebody makes it, all the better : ) they're different, i'd enjoy short rides with them, if for no other reason than to give me something new, maybe a conversation starter, heck, it looks really clean and sleek IMO. If i rode no brakes, and had a steel once piece frame, i may actually consider it, wouldn't be for the serious commuter or long distance, but for nice rides just to ride, it'd be neat.

don't knock it if it's not for you. and as for holding up, it really depends on the wood, you're NOT going to break a pair of elm handlebars. . . and if you do, you're abusing your bike.