Thanks for all the input.

Now for another question. Does refinishing the bicycle detract from the value? I picked up a set of factory decals fromYellow Jersey a couple years ago and was thinking if I could scrape up the money, to refinish the frame and rebuild or replace some of the worn components. As an example, in the world of older American SXS shotguns for some reason it seems to detract from the value of the gun if it's refinished, while in Great Britain its a widely accepted practice.

Any thoughts?