So, just got back from doing the whole 352 miles, DC to Pittsburgh. Rode a modernized '88 Cannondale ST (9 speed triple, DA down tube shifters, 105 FD & RD, Deore crankset, Tektro brakes and levers, 105 hubs with Aerohead rims). Double wrapped the bars with Nashbar's house brand tape. Vittoria Rando 700 X 32 wire beads worked great, I never felt like I needed more tire or a more aggressive tread even on wet/rainy days. One mystery flat (went to lunch, came back, tire was flat- still not sure how that happened) but otherwise no mechanical issues at all. Used a ToPeak rack and matching bag (the kind that slides in on a track and clips in) and a top tube bag for the iPhone. Wet, foggy and cold in the morning but warmed up most days into the 70 range. Gorgeous ride, I really enjoyed it.
