Continuing with the holiday handmand gift theme, we move onto things made of wood. As far as handmade anything goes, there are few materials that hold more personal flair than wood. Between the different types of wood, knotting, and textures, you can really make each rendition of the same design unique. Here are some really cool wood products out there that are worth checking out as the holiday gift giving season fast approaches, or maybe you'll want to snag some of these for yourself.
Photo courtesy of Phanomsook Meelugsana
Wood Handlebars: Handmade in Thailand, these handlebars are made from teak wood (a durable tropical wood), and given a natural oil finish. Very basic, but they offer a ton of flair to mountain bike or townie. They measure out at 45cm long, with a 1 inch diameter, and like aluminum bars, could be cut down to a smaller size based on your preference. At only $17.95+shipping, these are highly affordable, and a lot more fun than a standard aluminum bar.
Photo courtesy of RareWoodCalifornia.com
Walnut Rear Seat Bag: Every cyclist needs a seat bag, and to have one made of wood isn't something you see every day, let alone walnut. Sizes can be made to order, but the item that I linked to measures 6"x3". The leather straps are designed to strap the bag to the rear of your bike saddle, but you could probably strap it to your bars if you wanted to go for a St. Bernard look. The cost on this is $55, which is a great price for a classy looking bag.
Photo courtesy of LLTTechopark
Wood Platform Pedal Adaptors: Tired of your pedals tearing the crap out of your shins when you miss/slip your pedals? This is a crazy simple solution to a problem that I never thought about solving, but knew existed. The platform adaptors are simply two rectangular blocks of wood (choose between soft wood and hard wood) that mount to MKS style platform pedals with stainless steel hardware. Easy $20 gift, and you can score some points by coupling this with compatible pedals if needed.
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