Originally Posted by Dave Mayer

I have a Montello from 1986. Highest quality of frame workmanship I have ever come across.

Since I ride all of my bikes, a few changes were made in order to improve the functionality and ergonomics. The Syncro 1 downtube shifters (worst shifters ever?) were replaced with circa 1996 Record Titanium 8-speed Ergopower shifters. This gives integrated brake/shifting. The first generation C-Record rear derailleur was replaced with Record indexing model from 1995.

I replaced the Regina freewheel and Sedis chain (both terrible) with a 7-speed Campy C-Record cassette hub. Yes, Campy did make a 7-speed cassette hub. Shimano IG70 (sorry) chain. The first generation C-Record crank is intact. Shifting is great.

The Cobalto brakes were sort of OK, but nothing great. So they were replaced with some Record dual pivots from around 1995.

The wheels are still tubulars - Campagnolo Record Crono rims. Because clinchers still suck.