How beautiful are these wooden handlebars? They're made in Italy by Officine Firenze Milani using specialty wood (the sourcing of which is unknown, unfortunately). The handlebars are bisected with a strip of aluminum, which gives them a nice industrial touch while also providing structural reinforcement.
According to Cool Hunting, the Officine also restores old bicycles with vintage components and their custom wooden handlebars to create totally bespoke bicycles.
• Find It: Wooden handlebars from Officine Milani Firenze (in Italian)
(Images: Officine Milani Firenze via Cool Hunting)
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"The sourcing of which is unknown, unfortunately"
Thank you for actually giving us full disclosure. Obviously most wood is un-ecofriendly, even FSC, so I'm skeptical. I'm sure the logging companies would love to slip in the idea that wood is eco friendly, but we aren't buying it.
Using wood wisely isn't a difficult thing to do. Many in the BLM would agree...but are frustrated by conservationist action gone wrong.
My friend Mark has been experimenting with making his own wooden handlebars as well: http://phillipshomerepair.com/?page_id=135
My friend Mark has been experimenting with making his own wooden handlebars as well. His look pretty great!