Really nice blogpost. 
You write: “The M style handlebar kit also includes the Strida leather hand grips, these match the leather saddle for looks.”
Let’s agree to diagree. The color of the brown leather grips is totally different from the color of the brown leather saddle. It’s only after I’ve treated both with a good amount of old sun protection lotion^^ that they match better.
Luckily I like it when things aren’t too perfect. 