How to Install Bullwhip Bar Wraps - 4-Braid Leather Handlebar Wraps

[@walnutstudiolo]

Read customer Sandi's tips for differentiating the leather strap ends using color coding on our blog: blog.walnutstudiolo.com/2017/02/24/customer-tips-bullwhip-leather-bar-wraps/

[@BigAl2918]

I think 752 of the views are from me trying to figure it out, but I finally got and it looks amazing!

[@dougclark5485]

Two suggestions on your leather handlebar wrap, black cable housing and most important instead of crappy black electrical tape use heat shrink for large electrical connections. You would need a heat gun or a powerful blow hair dryer to shrink it. A lot of people use the black electrical tape when shrink wrap would be so much better and cleaner. The cost might be 5 or 10 bucks for the large shrink wrap, it can be bought in small lengths on Amazon.

[@walnutstudiolo]

Great idea, I've never tried shrink wrap. As another idea to finish off the leather instead of electrical tape, I also like "whip tying" with twine and Elmer's glue or shellac to continue the use of natural materials like jute. Here's a great tutorial on how to whip tie: bit.ly/1LzA6ce. Happy riding!

[@drverano1918]

Thanks for the tutorial bought the same saddle and bar tape and its arrived today and I was a bit lost on how to do it.

[@AirwolfCrazy]

I am switching out my flat bar for a set of drop handlebars. I know this would look good on my old classic "10 speed" road bike but I wonder if it would look good on a modern hybrid bike? For reference the new bike is a Schwinn GTX2.

[@walnutstudiolo]

Comfort is always in style. These wraps look great on any bike, but more importantly, they feel great while riding. -Geoff

[@rogerrtewwr4723]

cool product thanks

[@lehoang4651]

Hello, can u public the sket with dimensions of the main leather :D

[@LuntenJo]

Really nice.

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Nice! Is it done with the electrical tape? I know It is the same way they use for normal grips but it can get messy over time. Do you recommend using a fine thread wrapped at the same place as the electrical tape? Thanks!

[@walnutstudiolo]

Hi Dirceu, great question! Yes, as an alternative to electrical tape to tie off the ends, we also recommend "whip tying" with twine and Elmer's glue or shellac. Here's a great tutorial on how to whip tie: bit.ly/1LzA6ce. Happy riding!

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Hi! The details on the post will make it very easy for me to do it! Thanks for that!

[@Rekmeyata]

I got lost too! It is beautiful though, but I can see myself screwing it all up, I would have to take it to an upholstery place because no bike shop would know how to do the wrapping either.

[@TheBuzzCatt]

+Rekmeyata ...you underestimate yourself... just do it.

[@dxiIlluminous]

I want to try this, but just watching this I got lost. Haha

[@harveyhaines5383]

Excitement, excitement, excitement... Tape disappointment. Why offer such a lovely product and finish it with something so crappy? There's got to be something more quality and style appropriate.

[@walnutstudiolo]

I used electrical tape in this video because it's the easiest, but instead of electrical tape, I also like "whip tying" with twine and Elmer's glue or shellac to continue the use of natural materials like jute. Here's a tutorial on how to whip tie: blog.walnutstudiolo.com/2020/08/13/complete-leather-bar-wraps-with-natural-twine-jute-or-waxed-thread-for-a-vintage-finished-look/. There is no single right way to finish off handlebar wraps. The only limit is your imagination. Happy riding!