Originally Posted by
DrReves
Update
Well, finally got my hoods in, they fit much better. Added my commuter stuff such as a pump, tube and tool bag. Rewrapped the bars and determined that the computer that came with it is dead. Now its a sweet ride. Only problem is the saddle. It is Italian like the bike, a Selle San Marco. Also has a Regal girardi badge. The covering, I can only assume was black leather but looks like gator almost with a reticulated pattern is worn down to brown. Should I just get a modern saddle and roll, or try to restore this one? Is that even possible? I am also about to get some toe clip pedals cause these dudes slip.
Everyone has a different saddle preference, so let that be the decision driver. Do you really love it, or do you feel a change might be in order?
And on the pedals - instead of toe clips I'd consider spd pedals. You can get them cheap, the cleats last, and you can buy shoes with recessed cleat mounting that look and walk like street shoes. You can also buy 2 sided pedals - one side for the spd shoes, one side platform for street shoes. Think about it.