Leather Bicycle Accessories FAQ

How Does the Leather Hold Up?

• Bicycle Reunion! The Bar Wraps from Our Installation Videos Meet Again – How Did the Leather Hold Up?
• Infographic: Comparing Leather Bar Wraps After Two Years of Use, Full Grain vs Bonded Leather

General Advice

• Free Design Advice from Walnut Studiolo
• FAQ: Preventing theft of your bicycle accessories

Customization and Modification

• Leather top tube protectors and chainstay guards

Finishing Touches

• Colored Thread
• Stitch Patterns
• "Whip Tie" with Natural Twine, Hemp, or Thread
• Darken vegetable-tanned leather easily

6-Pack Frame Cinch and Beer Carrier

• 6-Pack Carrier Fits Comfortably Between Knees During Ride

Bicycle Frame Handle

• Understanding Bicycle Frame Handle Sizes: Regular vs Large
• More Uses for the Bicycle Frame Handle
• Fitting the Bicycle Frame Handle with Water Bottle Cages

Bicycle Handlebar Wraps

Go to our Handlebar Wraps FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions about our Bicycle Handlebar Wraps: 

Q: What about bar plugs? 

Q: How thick is the leather?

Q: What can I do about padding / cushioning underneath my wraps?  

Q: How do I un-install and re-install bar wraps? 

Q: Can the city grips/bar wraps be cut down shorter to fit my bullhorn/twist shifter bars? 

Q: Which handlebar wrap is best for my bike?