Steel wheels were also the worst feature on the good old Raleigh 3-speeds ("English racers" as they were called here in the old days...I guess they were "racers" compared with the heavy balloon tired coaster brake bikes that prevailed in the USA prior to their arrival in the '50's).
Sahadev's bike is in transit to me, someplace in California, according to FedEx.
I am trying to decide what handlebar I can put on it when it arrives. It will need to accommodate the 8-speed twist-shifter. I got a couple of good suggestions posting the query on the Bike Mechanic board. I'm thinking of putting on the contemporary equivalent of the old Raleigh handlebar. Perhaps those old things were more comfortable and naturally positioned than anything before or after. I haven't rode one in a very long time, though. Here's a link (but why are two different bars shown?)
http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=411
Handlebar ideas or suggestions?