Yea I definitely did not want brooks handlebar tape, theres some real cheap tape that can be had that matches or the stitched one. I just wouldnt want to screw up the stich...and I think thats only for drop.

edit: Im thinking now of getting some mustache handlebars and a set of cheap aero bars, the aero bars which I could take off for commuting.

Good plan or overkill? Are nashbar aero bars the best value ( I want cheap )