Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,006
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
It's a beautiful bike.
I think the Nitto stem is your only real option as for the seat post…..??? I have had a Campy post fail on me before - quite dangerous thrill. I'd probably look for a hefty but longer seat post but I'm not really familiar with anything appropriate. It must be difficult being so tall at times…like this.
I'd definitely leave the paint alone too. perhaps a finger nail polish might be the answer to hiding the paint chips to some degree.
The yellow is always a 'problem' with red but, in this case, I like it too.
I did have similar thoughts to drilliumdude regarding the front fork but that doesn't mean that yours isn't original - as you say.
I love your new bike as I think I have stated before?