In PDX now and riding the '74 which has new rims , new levers, and better brake pads... forecast is for sun but it handles the rain quite well too with these upgrades.

One other thing... the stock gearing is really quite high and a 15 tooth rear cog is pretty typical. Swapping this to take a littl off the top and improve the low end makes a big difference and the 20 here has a 19 tooth rear cog to make climbing long hills easier.