Originally Posted by rootboy

Some old Motobecanes came with that plastic covering that almost look like it was dipped. But in the shot of the stitching, that almost looks like real leather. Which is it? If it is a custom, real leather job, I would keep it. You might try over-wrapping it with cork and see how it looks. But it is going to be pretty bulky and unsightly, I think. Worth a try.