Thanks! It really looks TEN times better than when I picked it up, doesn't it? I just found an ebay source for clear cable housing(original equipment), and I would LOVE to put some Weinmann levers back on it. I think I have some stashed away somewhere. I might make that a little side project in the coming months.

The improvements so far are, Cartridge bearing hubbed dark anodized wheels, Cyclone M-II FD/RD, Drilled Sugino cranks, Look Keo Plus pedals in black, White Supercorsa saddle, chrome aftermarket sloping crown non lugged chrome fork, New 830 Sram chain, and Michelin Erilium II tires with kevlar flat protection.

Still running the original stem and bars(shorter stem, but same model) brake calipers, and bottom bracket. I have never checked to see if it's a French, Swiss, or English BB though. If it's French I will go Velo Orange when it finally gives out, to keep the upgrade theme going. The ride with the wheel and fork replacement improved a whole lot.,,,,BD

I agree, these bikes are at least as under rated as the Columbus Schwinns. It wasn't all that heavy in original trim and it hovers in the 23.09 to 23.12 range now depending on pedals, etc. About what a modern upper entry level aluminum bike weighs, and it's twice as cool looking IMHO.