Guy Apple wrote:
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> I have a 83' Bianchi catalog from Retro-Velo. On the cover there is a
> Specialissima with "Almarc" stitched leather handlebar wrap (black).
>
> Is this stuff available or is it just as good to go and use some
> black fabric tape? What is kosher?
Actually, ALMARC (Italy) leather covered bars are manufactured and are not a buyer installed covering. Thin leather is applied wet to a contact glue covered bar and stitched on with a baseball style stitch. The seam where the two sides of the leather come together is trimmed with a knife right on the bar.
Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal