Riding this old Raleigh Mixte for old times sake. A similar model with drop bars was one of our first bikes 46 years ago, I recall that the steel frame always soaked up bumps and this one still does, Changed the bars/quill, all cables/sheathing, new tires, and.KoolStop pads/shoes.

The rims are rusty, between the spokes, and I had planned to polish them this winter. If I change them to alloy (I can spoke wheels) , or buy new wheels, will I notice the weight savings? It's not a light bike, but it is lighter than my newer models, and easier to pedal even at my low speeds..