thanks for the compliments everyone. this bike is amazing. it climbs and descends so well it feels psychic. it has fastly become my absolute favorite bike.

i have some d-a 7410 8 speed downtube shifters and front and rear derailleurs sitting around if you're interested... i also have my rattlecanned guerciotti frame and fork laying around as well... 58 c-c...
http://velospace.org/node/180

pm me if you're interested. everyone needs a road bike