I'd rank the offenses to tradition that I have inflicted on this bike like this:
Not that you asked, but here's my take on your list.
1. Clipless pedals. --- Temporary pass for adding miles.
2. Modern compact handlebars --- They ain't aerobars...
3. Non-coil cable housing at the rear derailleur Bitd common, what one had.
4. Absurdly long valve stems. --- Definitely detracts, visually, but if that's the tube you got, that's the tube you ride.
5. Tall stem. --- Level seat and bars was common, except for actual (or pretend) racers.
6. Triplized crankset --- Umm, Tulio may have created (sanctioned) the little ring and axle, but did Aldo? But as a mere mortal you get a pass, this time.
7. Modern clincher rims, polished silver not dark anodized. --- polished aluminum was always part of the mix, from before the dark anodizing. Clincher? I'm not so sure about. I have some myself...
8. Brake cables too long --- Yeah, THIS.
9. Not period correct bottle cage. --- Earlier isn't it? That's ok.
10. Quick link in the chain. --- Don't ask, don't tell. In this particular case, I think it's ok.
NR rings with inner ring still present? Seriously??? Definitely not raced that way.
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I seem to have lost what little mind I had left before this all started.
Last edited by Last ride 76; 07-09-20 at 12:00 PM.