Carry handle

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October 22, 2012 by Spitfire Bikes

I saw this on Etsy the other day and thought is was a cleaver idea. It also looks very well made and would suit a wide variety of bike with a few different finished available. If I decide to but one I will let you know how practical it is in everyday use and how well it lasts, but at £25 it is quite expensive and on my ride i rarely carry my bike.

Here is what they have to say about it on Esty
http://www.etsy.com/listing/104072889/bicycle-frame-handle

Originally launched on Kickstarter, the Frame Handle makes lifting your bike feel easier by comfortably lowering the point of contact on your bike.

The Frame Handle (a.k.a. “The Little Lifter”!) is a comfortable, stylish, sturdy, and easy-to-use leather handle for carrying your bicycle, whether it’s up the stairs, across the tracks, or into the metro.

The Frame Handle was initially funded via Kickstarter on July 7, 2012! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/walnutstudiolo/bicycle-frame-handle

Designed for urban commuters, this minimalist handle makes carrying your bike actually feel easier and lighter by lowering the center of gravity and using your normal muscle groups for lifting and holding your bicycle, same as lifting a grocery bag or carrying a briefcase. Because it’s easier to lift and hold, you’re in more control of your bicycle, making it safer to hold in crowded settings.

Without the Frame Handle, most riders either hoist the bike triangle uncomfortably on their shoulder or pick up their bike by the top tube, which requires you to bend your elbow at an uncomfortable angle. This causes stress and strain on your elbow and shoulder and makes carrying your bike feel harder than it needs to be.

The Frame Handle has two adjustable buckles that wrap around the down tube and seat tube. It can be mounted above the derailleur and below most water bottle cages.

The leather we purchase is USA-tanned leather from American steers in St. Louis, Missouri with hardware sourced from an Ohio leather company.

The Frame Handle measures approximately 7.5” end-to-end, with the handle itself running approximately 5.5” long.