PHoto update: decided to remove old bar tape, clean up & inspect bar then wrap with Fizik. Found a sticker on the handlebar. See what it says. Hmmm. Wonder what it means? Date code on bar is June, 1977. Finished fenders (VO hammered) and finished one side of handlebar. It's cold in the garage so I'll finish other side tomorrow.

Did a 2.5 mile dark, windy, rainy shakeout ride and it's smooth and light. I can actually use the downtube shifters without having to reach way down. Pretty nice. Only 5 cogs so not a lot of choices.
SR Randonner Alloy Bars by velocivixen, on Flickr
Sakae Randonner Alloy Handlebars by velocivixen, on Flickr

Sticker under the original bar tape? by velocivixen, on Flickr

Rainy Ride at Night by velocivixen, on Flickr
1978 Univega Gran Rally by velocivixen, on Flickr
Kyokuto Top Race Pedal by velocivixen, on Flickr