I'll start with a suggestion for a makeover:

Since it is a modern bike, i.e. Dura Ace SIS shifters, derailleurs, and only 14 years old, etc., (9 or 10 speed?), why not go reverse retro?

Find a nice set of traditional Nuovo Record levers and calipers, add barend or downtube shifters, a seven speed cassette, and a Brooks Professional saddle.

What you're going for is a look something like this:



So you might want to also upgrade to a triple crankset.