They will get closer with more time in our hot summer sun. I built it as a coffee shop bike and it turned into a fun little bike that I have used even on some group rides. The trouble is it gets more attention than some of my newer bikes when I lock it up. I had to get a case hardened chain and lock unless I park where I can see the thing. But I had the cap and Jersey so this is what I ended up with. I have with a straight face told people these were custom factory TT wheels back on 1974 and they just look and nod. The look on my builder friends face when I say this is priceless. Life is just too short to be too serious.