Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
The thought of my bars failing is too frightful to even consider... I take zero chances with some components.
Well, I partly agree with you... I have very little experience with vintage bikes, so I'm looking forward to bringing this bike back to close-to-factory condition so I can experience what it felt like so many years ago. If I keep to lightly used parts in good condition, I figure the risk would be similar to overhauling the bike if I'd had it since new. After riding it in its revamped state for a while (it will be an occasional rider at first), I'll need to make some decisions about how/whether to upgrade, etc.
I recently acquired a Puch Bergmeister that I intend to make a daily rider, and that one will get a new stem and bars from the get-go.