new lower tier components , work fine IMO, derailleur shoves the chain sideways,

the STI things go ka-thunk.

but its the chain & ratio of chainring and cog that is actually moving the wheel.

get nice Tires to roll easily.

Innertube wrapping the frame tubes will homely -up things and have a non chip surface
to use a heavy security chain and lock Bike against a solidly fixed object.

the 2 guys chased by a bear thing applies to security, ..


My International Touring Bike was the same paint color, as the Buy a TV or Frige and get a Free Bike, bikes

after being in the LBS that got a lot of them for Tune Ups, to Make them work adequately
the sticker transfer was complete..

never made it to Florence Italy, they wouldn't understand the joke, anyhow.. .