Fine Touring Equipment
Gilles Berthoud, a famous French cycling accessory maker, has out of this world bags, panniers, fenders, frames and other exclusive equipment for the Gentleman who has everything. Cycling doesn't have much of a "softer" side, so fashion in accessories has always been scant. Now, Berthoud has dozens of bags, like the handlebar bag above, with the old world stitching, leather and dense canvas which are so well built, you can pass them along down several generations. And to keep all your Berthoud leather goods properly ointmented, the Leather Conditioner below does the trick as only a tradition over 100 years old can do.
You know you need leather handlebar plugs with a brass end cap. Here they are and for just $20 a pair, a bargain considering the name and legend
Berthoud panniers will make just about any bike look better. Not only elegant, but very practical. At only $450 or thereabouts per pair, fine saddle bags like this are rare. Look in the EBTire Vendi Shoppe soon for a small sampling of Berthoud products. Pictures courtesy EuroAsia Imports.
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