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Called to the Bar

As promised, the red latigo handlebar bag – now available at Bike Hounds.

(Also available? A trio of candy-coloured Bobbins)

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Handlebar…I wish there was a word for bag that started with an M and sounded like “moustache”

This guy is destined for the handelbars of Sean’s sister’s bike, but I have a red one all cut out and waiting to be stitched. It should be on the shelves at Bike Hounds by next week.

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Daydream Be-Beader

This is Sean’s favourite view of my latest project, but I think that’s because he’s a nerd and he likes the blueprint-y sort of math-esque aesthetic.

Personally, I prefer the front.

I don’t know if I can put into words how excited I am to be able to do this. I’ve wanted to bead my [...]

Bike Bar Bag

Finally. Almost. I do have to pick up a couple of buckles to polish this guy off – so I can attach the rear straps that hook him on to handlebars.

BUT. The big work is done – the measuring and cutting and hole-punching and stitching.

Made from the finest red latigo you ever [...]

Bag It

A new handlebar bag. Same design as the last one only this guy is lined with elephant-gray leather.

Brass buckles. Hand-stitched.

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To The Bar

A new handlebar bag – this one is smaller than the last one I did (7 x 5.5 inches) and made of a lightweight chrome-tanned leather instead of the super thick red latigo I used previously.

An antiqued brass swing lock. Brass roller buckles on the rear. Hand-stitched with waxed linen thread.

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Hauling in Style

Downtown Bike Hounds opened in its new location (19 John Street North) yesterday and I must say, all bias aside, it looks amazing. If you spent any time in the old shop, you will be blown away by the amount of space and by the number of people able to stand inside at one time.

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Let’s Get Down

The Brass Tacks Handlebar Bag.

Super low-profile. This bag is all about the small stuff – some cash and cards, maybe a set of Allen keys.

Made of deep red latigo and secured with brass hardware.

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