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Handcrafted a "Saltafosso" handle
*(Maybe some of you already know it)*
There is an old stylish handle for bike called in italian "Saltafosso" (salta = jump , fosso= ditch) maybe because this kind of handle will help the ciclyst to carry the bike in those points were the terrain is not good. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~K4AA...Nv9/s-l225.jpghttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cI0AA...U26/s-l225.jpg I like the idea , and this will be also help me to move my secondary bike upstairs. Sadly the italian price are awful (40€ for an ALU handle is too much for me , also from the international ebay will take a lot of time to delivery) so i decided today to make my own. Here my own version made with an old belt. (there is also my signature :rolleyes:) https://s7.postimg.org/a7x7xppav/Wha...t_22.35.15.jpg Whats your rate on my little handcrafting? |
thats very cool!!! i might make one myself!
I think this would fit better in the classic and vintage forum, and i think folks there would love it |
Originally Posted by bike_galpal
(Post 20025046)
thats very cool!!! i might make one myself!
I think this would fit better in the classic and vintage forum, and i think folks there would love it |
Originally Posted by CrowSeph
(Post 20022307)
*(Maybe some of you already know it)*
There is an old stylish handle for bike called in italian "Saltafosso" (salta = jump , fosso= ditch) maybe because this kind of handle will help the ciclyst to carry the bike in those points were the terrain is not good. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~K4AA...Nv9/s-l225.jpghttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cI0AA...U26/s-l225.jpg I like the idea , and this will be also help me to move my secondary bike upstairs. Sadly the italian price are awful (40€ for an ALU handle is too much for me , also from the international ebay will take a lot of time to delivery) so i decided today to make my own. Here my own version made with an old belt. (there is also my signature :rolleyes:) https://s7.postimg.org/a7x7xppav/Wha...t_22.35.15.jpg Whats your rate on my little handcrafting? |
Very nice.
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We used to make these out of sash cord or similar rope.
You string it around the V a few times until you have some thickness, then spiral wind to tension it and form the handle. |
Originally Posted by FBinNY
(Post 20025553)
We used to make these out of sash cord or similar rope.
You string it around the V a few times until you have some thickness, then spiral wind to tension it and form the handle. |
Sorry I never took a photo of mine from 40+ years ago. I went looking the net for something similar and failed there too.
However, it's not difficult at all, and if done carefully, ends up looking very sharp. While I said sash cord, I think we actually used something a bit larger, but of the same supple construction. |
Aliexpress has this for USD$ 10. Looks great and for us that we live in an apartment is such great help.
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Originally Posted by Cguev
(Post 20227005)
Looks great and for us that we live in an apartment is such great help.
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Looks great. Fantastic idea!
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Love it, will be great for carrying my bike up the stairs.
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Originally Posted by brandonk
(Post 20667162)
Love it, will be great for carrying my bike up the stairs.
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Originally Posted by FBOATSB
(Post 20667171)
Just don't forget something to tie your front wheel, thus preventing bar/ brake strikes while going up hill.
that will prevent a bar teeth strike.https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...65c789f115.jpg |
I think I might try this!
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@brandonk looks like an urban freestyler :D
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