Clever Leather
 

i am really liking the look of leather on an old bike. not just saddles and handlebar wrap, but the really one off looking custom pieces. the small bags, cup/ bottle holders, and some of the frame protectors look nicely done when slit for cable clamps or bottle mounts etc. i know there are those bikes that are completely wrapped in leather, those are nice too. but i was wondering what kind of clever leather some C&Vers have or have pics of. thanks

Ask Rootboy to post some pictures of what he has done (you could search for his posts, but it would be cooler to see here along with what else shows up)

Happy to oblige, Raleigh Comp. Here's a few pics of some saddle bags I've made. First one I kept for myself. The others for various members here on the forum. Plan on doing a few more, I've got lots of leather, but got waylaid by a recent bike project. Winter's coming. Plenty of time to stitch leather. Thanks.
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...gfinished1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...agmounted2.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...bag/bag2-7.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...bag/bag3-6.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...bag/bag2-1.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...lebag2-2-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...lebag2-2-2.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...ddlebag4-2.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...ddlebag4-7.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...ddlebag4-3.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...ddlebag4-8.jpg

Nice!!!

Absolutely NICE... Even without the leather...

As the proud owner of the last saddlebag in rootboy's second post, I have to chime in here with a pic of it attached to my Colnago:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8...d376b7e2_b.jpg

Scott's muy talented and of course he does these by hand, one at a time. Exclusive and oozing with quality - I am a huge fan!

DD

very fine workmanship, i like the kinda oval one with the two buckles, very classic feel.

Rootboy is clearly the master of Leather, but some of us play with Leather a bit...
I wanted to make hoods for my Daughters Junior as it just looks fitting.
the levers are very small for small hands,
I was completly satisfied with the results.


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...s/IMG_6770.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...s/IMG_6769.jpg

Thanks all. I like those tear-drop shaped ones too, RC. I may try some more of those, though they're much harder to build than the boxy ones.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i..._Pi6CRPNKs6xZ5
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...BqpYo6vVQfC4Mk
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...4omDsiqmNnJjpA
these are just from google...

im surprised there arent more C&Vers with some sweet custom leather. come on dont be shy!

I saw some other guy who had posted some of his stuff in one of rootboy's threads (I think)
He did toe cage covers and other things of the like. Too bad my memory is failing me, maybe someone can pull in my slack...



Please excuse the vagueness

puch- those brake hoods are beautiful! those would just be an awesome edition to any leather equipped bike. this is getting me very interested in some diy leather work...

Puch,

I would love to read more detail about those hoods. Leather thickness, steps to make them, sewing,......
can you please tell us more about how you went about it ??

Joe

I re did this little junior seat today, kinda furry!
its for delcrossv
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...s/IMG_1284.jpg