A. Winthrop,
I have the original pedals and wheelset but I had a set of M324 pedals and didn't feel like learning how to ride w/straps. Also, when I took the freewheel off the rear wheel to clean everything up and rebuild the hub and clean/regrease the bearings, one of the little pieces of metal that locks the freewheel in place came off and I haven't been able to locate it. Until I can find a complete original hub, I'm using the cheap Alex wheelset. Doesn't really feel any different when I ride it.
The wheelset that came w/the bike are 700c, but from what you're saying, I'm inferring that they aren't the stock size? In any case, the calipers say Shimano 600 on them and are single-pivot, so they are older even if they don't actually match what came on the bike stock.
Thanks for the tip on the leather. I spent 23 years in the Army, so I have some Kiwi left over.
I'll have to keep an eye out for the red TA. I would love to have a matching set.
Thanks for all of the good information.