I love the cloth tape on my handlebars. The natural feel in my hand is particularly nice for a city commuter on which I do not generally wear gloves (weather permitting). With my inverse levers I never had to wrap around a brake lever, however this bike looks great! I particularly like how the curve of the cable housing is integrated with that of the handlebar. It all looks so graceful.
The final classy touch is, of course, the wooden end caps. They make me think of a wine bottle stopper, or a child's toy, both much nicer than the plastic-y things that come in the box with handlebar tape. C - did you make these? Is there any place a person can buy a set?
A beautiful, simple, bike.
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The elegance of black and a splash of red. I love the simplicity and lack of florishes.
That's a gorgeous conversion. Is it single speed or fixed gear? There is only one break which is usually a sign of fixed, but there aren't any toe clips (clip on shoes?) which is usually a ss trait!
I really like those end caps as well, might have to try and make a pair
The padded top tube - the bike is to big for the person who owns it or is it for to carry a passenger? Curious. Do love the simplicity.
I would have put chromed aluminium mudguards, but the bike is quite elegant, simple and elegant.
beautiful bike. Love the wood handlebar plug!
sinbad, the padded top tube is most likely to protect the tube from scratches, from frequently leaning it against posts and such.
Brooks (the saddle people) make a leather handlebar-wrap set that comes complete with beautiful wooden plugs. Hope this helps!
this is where i bought my wrap and cork/wooden plugs...i am happy with both! :)
http://www.greengrips.org/
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