Good shout on the SRAM Force. I think different combinations of silver/black kit could work.. here's a nice example I'm liking from the Gazelle thread.
Really like this polished fizik post, modern made to look classic
Also +1 for force
Also matching groups are so 2017. Cranks are the only stand out bits of groupsets, if shimano then just put older ultegra on it and DA9000 cranks.
For example my caad with sram red 10 speed and currently etap cranks
I have this at home now
Seems like a good candidate for ‘modern on old’. I also like it because it’s a bit battered already.
If I ever get the funds together (and myself organized) I’m thinking Sram force with silver stem seatpost bars etc..