Originally Posted by
Campoli
This is my present and original setup. As part of the restoration I also wanted to modernize. I already put on some aero levers and was thinking of the threadless stem. I am a newbie at this so definitely don't want to compromise aesthetics as that's the only reason I'd be doing it.
That is SOOO elegant and perfect. The taper from the quill to where it meets the bar clamp is gorgeous. Lugged frame, curved forks.... Putting a threadless stup on that bike would be criminal IMO. There is nothing to "upgrade" as it is fabulous as it is.