Where to find leather handlebar wrap?
05-11-05, 03:48 PM
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Does anybody know where to find the stitched on leather handlebar wrap popular in the '80's? I believe Brooks (of Brooks saddle fame) and Rhode Gear (Handlebar Hide) used to produce this type of product. Web searches have been unsuccessful so far. I am in the process of restoring a 1982 Miyata Team bike that originally came equipped with black Fujita leather handlebar wrap.
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05-11-05, 04:38 PM
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Steering wheel wrap may be my only option, although steering wheel wrap is quite thin when compared to wrap designed for handlebars. I have a feeling someone knows of a source even if its an unused package of leather wrap that has been laying around for the past twenty years.
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https://www.jitensha.com/eng/miscparts_e.html
Fujitoshi leather bar tape (brown or black) $45.00
https://www.jitensha.com/eng/e_index.html
pricey...JITENSHA STUDIO
2250 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, Calif. 94704
510•540•6240
Fujitoshi leather bar tape (brown or black) $45.00
https://www.jitensha.com/eng/e_index.html
pricey...JITENSHA STUDIO
2250 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, Calif. 94704
510•540•6240
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05-12-05, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Point
Some years ago I read in a Rivendell Reader about using leather golf club wrap for bars. Could come in long enough lengths and is readily available.
These folks still make them: https://www.thegripmasterusa.com/tgm/home1
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hello,
the only source I know thats easily available is tennis raquet leather grip wrap.
most good pro shops should have black and brown (wilson brand I think) . I was pondering using brown as it would looks nice with my brooks saddle but there are 2 issues.
1) I believe 3 rolls would be needed to do an average set of drop bars 1.5 per side. one wrap is not quite long enough to do a side (I think its a tad short??) its $11-$12 PER PACK (1 GRIP) = pricey bar tape
2) although these tennis raquet leather grip wraps will handle perspiration I dont know how they would hold up with rain ,snow ...
but if your only concerned about the looks the stuff is on the shlf at many better tennis shops.
"John"
the only source I know thats easily available is tennis raquet leather grip wrap.
most good pro shops should have black and brown (wilson brand I think) . I was pondering using brown as it would looks nice with my brooks saddle but there are 2 issues.
1) I believe 3 rolls would be needed to do an average set of drop bars 1.5 per side. one wrap is not quite long enough to do a side (I think its a tad short??) its $11-$12 PER PACK (1 GRIP) = pricey bar tape
2) although these tennis raquet leather grip wraps will handle perspiration I dont know how they would hold up with rain ,snow ...
but if your only concerned about the looks the stuff is on the shlf at many better tennis shops.
"John"
05-12-05, 10:41 AM
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Bikeville.com has some leather wrap. I beleive it's stitched. I think it's $50.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
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Do you plan to never be caught in the rain,with that leather wrap?I would look for some cotton cloth tape instead and shellac it after you wrap the bars Rivendell may have it. 
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You might be able to compromise and shellac some leather tennis tape...
05-12-05, 05:05 PM
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James, I don't know about you, but most of us wear shoes constructed of leather, which are frequently subjected to moisture and are none the worse for wear, when properly treated. I own two H.D motor sickles (draped in enough leather to make me a top ten target with the PETA crowd) that have handled all Mother Nature can lay down with no problems to date. The Team Miyata I am restoring (or attempting to return to original condition) came with the Fujita leather wraps and they were throughly soaked in the rain many, many times over the past two decades. The original leather wraps held up just fine when cared for reqularly. The twine or cording that held the leather together actually fell apart and I just pitched it all in the trash. Looking back on it, I may have been able to salvage the leather itself and restitch them back on. I had no idea that they were no longer available. I did inquire with the CycleArt folks and I am not quite ready to part with the $150 they need to work their madjic. Thanks to all for the ideas and imput.
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I have an Araya that came with original leather wrap (suede) and have installed a vintage set of bikewrap zip-on leather on a vitus...I try not to ride in the rain...:-)
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If you're concerned about thin-ness of steeringwheel wrap from a cushion standpoint, put a first wrap of your favorite cushioned tape, then wrap with the leather - the stuff is reasonably tough, judging from the shape of the wrap I put on my daughter's car three years ago...WheelSkins brand.
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handle bar strap
email me at info@thegripmasterusa.com. i would like to know exactly what you are looking for. we are about to introduce bike bar strap and would love some input.
if our leather golf grips will perform in the golf swing at 100+mph in the rain i believe they will do well on a bike. in fact no tape or vinyl has ever been able to perform with quality genuine leather.
regards,
sarg1948
if our leather golf grips will perform in the golf swing at 100+mph in the rain i believe they will do well on a bike. in fact no tape or vinyl has ever been able to perform with quality genuine leather.
regards,
sarg1948
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Brooks still make it...Black, Honey, or Brown
https://www.wallbike.com/brooks/brookshandlebartape.html
https://www.wallbike.com/brooks/brookshandlebartape.html
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here at harris cycles too
https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/handl...ebar-tape.html
a bit pricy though
Shawn
https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/handl...ebar-tape.html
a bit pricy though
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I see these on e-bay all the time here.
I didn't read all of the posts, so I appologize if this has been brought up or if this is not what you were refering to.
I didn't read all of the posts, so I appologize if this has been brought up or if this is not what you were refering to.
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09-04-06, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Funslinger
Steering wheel wrap may be my only option, although steering wheel wrap is quite thin when compared to wrap designed for handlebars. I have a feeling someone knows of a source even if its an unused package of leather wrap that has been laying around for the past twenty years.
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