typing the word bicycle into the all-so-addictive arts and crafts online store Etsy can be a dangerous balance between need and want.

Recently referred to us by Julia, Walnut Studiolo’s hand stitched leather bike accessories has tapped heavily into our love for leather on bikes. Made in Portland, Oregon(obviously). These folks deliver some mighty beautiful leather accessories.

Over a year ago I, Marissa, attempted to finish a touring frame in 8 weeks when we had our first go through of our frame building class. In that time I decided it would be a great idea to put two water bottle bosses on the top tube and seat tube and screw in an old piece of leather as to attempt to create one of these portage straps. Still haven’t finished the almost finished touring frame..but once installed. if it works…I am determined to market it. Look out world!

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