Great looking bike. It looks like it matches your decor! Dont worry about the bar tape, it may not get that bad for a while and is easily replaced!

I rode a Tarmac and liked it quite a bit but the wheels that were on the model I rode were distracting me. They were terrible.

As for the Jett, I have heard mixed things about it. Personally it looks too cushy for me. I think you have put enough miles in to say that it isnt working for you.