Couldn't decide which forum to put this in. I do want to keep it with a bit of classic styling in mind and not too modern, but this wasn't just a C&V issue.

Anyhow, I planned on upgrading my touring bike with a leather Brooks saddle, new bar tape, and a more comfy brake hood that I can ride on long trips on. I found the TRP RRL levers looked much more comfy but still had a classic look with brown hoods and polished and drilled aluminum levers. I thought of upgrading another bike too, and ordered 2 sets, one black one brown. But after testing the new wrap color against the new brake levers I think they clash a little being close but different.

Opinions? Just do it? Or use black hoods? Different bar tape? I guess I'll also add that neither match the saddle perfectly (I got the Fizik tape everyone recommends with the Brooks saddle), as well as yet another shade of leather on the pannier straps. Maybe after so many different shades of leather together it doesn't matter anymore lol.




Sorry on that last it looks real busy, just trying to get the saddle and bags and everything in the pic. Ignore the black handlebar and brakes that are on it now, I haven't taken them off yet, but just placed the new stuff next to it.