Just wondering what this is or the significance? I seem these leather braids hanging off the front brake lever and always wondered what they are or what they stand for......?

Kramer

 

Get Back Whips.
Now..go get some popcorn..better yet..some buffalo wings..and beer...time for the monthly get back whip debate!

 

I'm ready.

 

All hell, I and I thought it was just a tether, or a colored thing-a-ma-bob that let you know which one of the black bikes was your own.

 

No. You are wrong. It's a bike's tampon string.

 

If you pull it will it drop a quart of dirty oil?

 

yep.
thats why they come in festive colors ....
red/white
red/gold
green
black/white

just pic any combo you like

 

My ignorance is going to shine here, but it's a decoration, I don't see what the big deal would be if you have them or not.

 

Lmfao!
it's not a big deal and it's really to whip a blind *** car with... I just use my boot.

 

I figured wrapping the levers was to keep them from freezing the hands of riders who don't wear gloves (in cold weather riding).