Hi, and thanks.

I've been keeping anything I take off, for the reason(s) you allude to. I'm a little torn between wanting to ride a classic and wanting a more modern bike. For example, the chainrings are 52-42, making the bike feel slow and ponderous on hills (I admit to being 63). My hope is to find components that are suitably black for daily riding, but in any event, the old Sugino rings are worn and need replacing (and they're too big). I found an FSA compact crank with black rings and might try adapting it.

Any thoughts or parts you know will work? Would you mind me asking for details regarding your Cannondale?

Again, thanks for your interest. BTW, see you're in Puyallup. I'm in Olympia.

--Joe F