Originally Posted by
EjustE
The thing is, that unless there was a mishap, chances are that when you need new cables, you need new bar tape (and tires and some other things.) I routinely do maintainance on my bikes on certain mileage intervals and change everything at once. I find it more simple this way rather than doing it piece by piece (and the bike gets off circulation only for part of a single day)
Point taken E, and it totally makes sense. If/when I'm more seasoned in bike restoration I'd definitely do 'the whole package' all at once. The original cables were okay and I could've left them. I just felt like doing a more complete job, within my DIY ability and budget, in my restoration task.