Ha ha ha! Point taken! I am just a sucker for technology. Maybe you're right. new tape may be all it needs really. The saddle is nice too. Suede and still quite good condition. Yes, Maybe I will just service her and put on new tape. The other thing is the brakes used to have rubber covers over them but they went years ago. As a result they get uncomfy after a while hill climbing etc. Could I get covers for them?