Re: [CR]Re: Leather handlebar wrap

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Avocet)

From: "Takao Noda" <tanoda@d1.dion.ne.jp>
To: "Classic Bike List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <118.4e3d857.28dad62d@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Leather handlebar wrap
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 20:54:11 +0900


I have just finished sewing artificial suede handlebar wrap( Bridgestone brand) by hand with a needle and string . I often found this kind of wrap at LBS in early 1980s but LBS told it was difficult to finish and recommended Italian genuine leather-ready-wrapped handlebar by Almarc which was too expensive for me. Now I have found it was not so difficult ! I think I will be able to wash it , because it is artificial. Does anyone have any experience in this kind of handlebar wrap? I am thinking of looking for some more at LBSs. Could I find them in U.S.?
                     Takao Noda
            Hachioji Tokyo Japan