About BIT

Bikes in Trees is a one man shop that focuses primarily on heirloom quality leather goods made using traditional hand building techniques. Each piece is cut, sewn, and finished entirely by hand. All of the batik and marbling is done in house as well using slightly modified versions of their traditional methods. I strive to create pieces that, with the proper care, will last a lifetime and continue to become more beautiful and unique than when I put them out in the world. I'm here till I'm not and will stand behind my work until the end. 

It's me. I'm David Harmon, the hands behind Bikes in Trees. I currently live in West Lafayette, Indiana with my wife and newborn son but would love to pack up the whole family and move west one day. While this venture isn't my full time gig, it's certainly my passion. I've always had an itch to create something. Whether it was photography, collages, or music. I just always needed to keep my hands busy to keep my mind calm, I think. I stumbled across leather work a few years ago, dove in headfirst and have zero regrets. It started with a bag for my wife and snowballed into the opportunity to share my work outside of my hometown. This project has given me the opportunity to stretch my creative wings, raise money for causes I truly care about, and meet some amazing customers and fellow makers.