Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I am surprised they're still slotting the steer tubes. That weakness has been known for several decades.
Did your bike have cantis or V-brakes?
It looks like some more modern high quality components would fare better, although steel should be good.
Don't over-tighten the stem.
I’m building it back up with quality components. I’m installing an Ultegra bottom bracket, Tektro CR720 cantis to replace the vintage Diacompe 980s, FSA Duron 1” headset, and narrower bars too. The 46cm cowchippers were too wide and I’m not sold on the flared drops.