The build continues, with the addition of an Avocet Racing II saddle, Shimano R650 brakes, and a Cinelli 1R stem (120mm), plus (not pictured, obviously) Cinelli Campione del Mundo bars & Shimano 105 SLR levers (BL-1051, with the SLR logo & aesthetically pleasing ridges on the levers):
Now: DRIVETRAIN! Meeting tomorrow with the LBS whiz who will likely be building my 'bombproof' wheels - I'm a big guy, so it's an important step. Have to decide on 7-8-9 setup & corresponding components, at least in principle. And I'm getting antsy to assemble & ride before the season up here on the Northwest coast turns all grey for another 6 months! Thinking about 7, then I can run Suntour Cyclone derailleurs on this one as per original (might have a line on a Cyclone RD, and might use a stand-in for the FD until I track down a match). Thinking a 105, 600 or Sugino crank, but still having trouble finding a good set in 175mm! The one thing that's holding me up...