Here is today's bit o' progress on the 620.

Installed Dura Ace SL-7700 downtube shifters. Front is friction only, rear offers both friction and 9 speed indexing:



Put on a Nitto Jaguar NJSP-72 2 Bolt Seatpost:



NJS sends a delicious tingle up my leg:



Takes a careful eye to see these differences from afar, but the Trek 620 is ever so slightly beginning to shape up. The black leather saddle is for demo purposes only, final saddle will be different, I just couldn't bring myself to put the Avocet back on: