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Old 04-01-09, 09:58 AM
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Wood Handgrips

The new retro-chic?
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That is very cool!
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Rivendell has some very fancy Gran Compe wood grips. Too fancy for my taste.
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I sold a set of fixie wheels to a guy who makes wooden handlebars.

https://www.woodhandlebar.com/
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Originally Posted by Old Fat Guy
I sold a set of fixie wheels to a guy who makes wooden handlebars.

https://www.woodhandlebar.com/
You know.

I have a woodwork shop downstairs.

I do lots of woodwork.

There is NO freaking way I would go out with those handlebars ........
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I'd at least want a piece of steel going thru the center of the wood. The neato look would be maintained.
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
The new retro-chic?
And how is the "retro-chic" attached? Double sided tape? Glue? Magic?
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I am awaiting the wooden seat.
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Glad to know that I'm not the only one who is totally scared of these things.
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"Kranked Kusion" or something or other?
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I'd be fairly comfortable with the strength of the laminates. Takes a lot to break those. The solid carved ones, even hickory, I'll pass.
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You could kick-it really old school with grips made from horn.

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