# Handmade Hedonistic Handlebars The F&Y Classiques Bike Handles Will Add Luxury to Your Wheels By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fy-classiques-handle-bars References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2012/06/beautiful-handmade-wood-handlebars-for.html) & [fny.bigcartel](http://fny.bigcartel.com/f-y) For anyone looking to add a little flair of design and luxury into their bicycle, the F&Y Classiques Handlebars are a [handcrafted wooden accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools) that will do the trick. These handlebars combine modern wood-working designs into bicycles to create beautiful a collection of handlebars to embellish your bike. Frederique and Yannic, the names behind F&Y Classiques, both share a passion for cycling and biking and express this through their handlebar collection. The handles are available in bended styles which have an [aluminum inset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack) or straight styles. The collection uses multiple types of wood, which the user is free to select; wood choices include ash, cherry, wenge, walnut and morad. These handlebars are on the pricey side; although, if you’re seriously looking to add a little extravagance to your ride, why not? The F&Y Classiques Handlebars are guaranteed to add a personal and detailed touch to your two-wheeler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Bicycle Accessories:** Opportunity for luxury brands to innovate and create new high-end accessories for bicycles. - **Handmade Artisanal Products:** Opportunity for artisans to create bespoke bike handles, further catering to consumers' desire for unique and personalized products. - **Sustainable Woodworking:** Opportunity for woodworking companies to incorporate sustainable materials in their products and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cycling:** The cycling industry could explore the development and marketing of high-end luxury bikes and accessories. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies could expand their offerings to include high-end bicycle accessories, appealing to affluent consumers and diversifying their product lines. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies could incorporate sustainable practices into their production processes and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers in various industries, including cycling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md) - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Striped Wooden Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensible-streaker.md) - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Handmade Wooden Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-wooden-home-accessories.md) - [Elegant Wooden Pull Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ribbon-pull.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md)