Here is how the bike turned out.

Major Parts Used

• Microshift 3x7 STI Shifters
• Nitto B135AA Randonneur Handlebar (45cm)
• Deore DX M650 Canti Brakes
• 100mm Stem
• Vittoria Voyager Hyper 700x35 Tires

Good

• The shifters work great with both the front and rear Deore DX dérailleurs.
• The Canit brakes work fine and only need new pads.
• The Tires are awesome (1st time using them)
• The stand over was fine and I didn't notice it at the stops. I was worried as the top bar hits my pants. (6'2" with long torso).

Bad

• The handlebars feel narrow. I think I am spoiled by the Cowbell 3 that is on my Vaya.
• The reach feels short. I think I need another 4cm somewhere. My forearms hit the hoods while in the drops and my hands hurt on the hoods after 20min at the current level of the stem, so I don't feel comfortable lowering it anymore. The bar is slightly tilted as it felt better when riding on the hoods. I can try lowering the bars and raising the shifters.

Conclusion

For the handlebar, I think I am going to try to find a 25.4 Salsa Woodchipper (46cm), as I can use this with a drop bar conversion in the future if I don't like it on the 520. I could also convert the bike to a thread-less stem, but have to research to be sure that adapter can be used with a long stem. Finding quill stems longer than 100mm get pricey. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions on a wider handlebar or a way to get more reach. A seat post with some set back may be another option.

The housing and cables are left long as I anticipated cockpit adjustments.