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Handmade leather goods and bike shop under one roof

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Custom Leather Accents and More

Bring us your design ideas and we can elevate your brand with bespoke leather products.

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TCO Event Calendar

We’ve got a full lineup of events and activities, and this is the place to stay updated on all of them. Our Saturday Shop Ride is back—it happens on the first and third Saturday of each month. We’re also hosting leather crafting classes, art shows, and much more. Check back here for the latest updates!

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Topanga Creek leather bag for Surly rear rack

Handmade Leather Bicycle Bags for Surly Rear Rack

Upgrade your ride with a touch of sophistication. This handcrafted leather bag is designed specifically to fit your Surly rear rack (sold separately). It offers practical storage for your essentials, keeping your bike organized, all while adding a timeless, elegant touch.

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Bicycle loaded with gear ready for bikepacking

Bikepacking 101. Three methods to get you started

Bikepacking is a fun way to escape for a long trip or just for an overnight with your gear on your bike. We like to go on adventures frequently and do a lot of short trips for just one or two nights from the bike shop. There is not a right way or a wrong to go bikepacking because everyone and every bike are different. Every place to go is different, meals are different for all of us and how we get to the trails or roads is different.

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Rolls of leather hides

How well do you know leather?

Leather is basically animal skin that's been treated to make it durable and long-lasting. You've seen it in jackets, shoes, or even furniture. There are different grades of leather, like full-grain, which is the top layer and considered the best quality. Then there's top-grain, which is similar but might have some imperfections. Lower grades include split leather and bonded leather, which are made from the lower layers or scraps. Learn more about leather basics.

Lima Day Bag in brown

Lima Day Bag

The Lima Day Bag is a compact, crossbody leather bag thoughtfully designed to carry your daily essentials with ease and style. Handcrafted from rich brown full-grain leather, it's built for both durability and elegance. Available in brown and burgundy. Shop Lima Day Bags.

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Private branding for your business

Make a lasting impression with premium, custom-made leather products tailored to your brand. We expertly incorporate your logo and identity into each piece, creating distinctive, high-quality items that are both functional and powerful marketing tools. Strengthen your brand presence and boost recognition with our handcrafted leather solutions. Learn more about private branding.

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Right tools for the right job

Every leather product we create is made in-house at our workshop in Topanga, California. With the right tools and machines at our side, we're able to cut each piece with precision, craft efficiently, and significantly reduce leather waste. This thoughtful approach ensures higher quality, consistency, and sustainability in everything we produce. Learn more about our tools.

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