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The levers got grounded down by the street from a crash on the old bar. Thanks goodness the ones on the Merlin are in great shape. I am falling in love with these old bikes again. Now, I just need to get off my ass and paint the Reynolds 853 steel frame. Must get decals made. I am going to paint this dang thing myself and see how much I will screw it up.

I see your many posts with a bunch of steel frames with the latest group sets. They actually look great and noticed a bunch of custom made parts to go with it. I am debating if I should jsut use my old period correct stuff or install electronic Shimano 11 spd. Trouble is, it isn't clean with wires taped to a frame. These are all about looks, ride quality is secondary. Modern bikes are made for that just like water cool cars. Drive the air cools to have an early morning coffee with the old farts and have a laugh. Drive home.