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i know you've got big resto plans for this, but this looks great as is. Really nice. The semi ratty paint (and that's being harsh) gives it a bit of charm and I'd be tempted to consider that complete.
I've got the same stem and bars on my concorde. Tricky to find a nice ahead but I'm sure you'll make it work. Painted stems aren't for me, I don't get it at all, but I know a lot of people do.
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I understand your point on the respray. The yellow lacquer is still in quite good condition. What buggers me is the rust on the chrome headtube lugs and fork and the 'Master Piu' on the toptube, which seems to be hand painted with black paint. It's not the original paint either, so ... Will ride it as it is until winter, than I'll get it rechromed and resprayed.
I'll see how the stem turns out. Painting it comes up because it's a Pro LT which has this cheap matte black look. I would prefer glossy black or a frame matching color. Just an idea, will think about it :)
Flandria
Also the Master got a wheel upgrade with 50mm Orient express wheels. Took the bike for a testride today and all feels fine. Definitely faster than the Khamsins that were in before and they felt reasonably comfortable on some cobble sections.
Concerning the stem, I'm considering to go ahead. I really like the color and looks of the 3ttt stem, but 26mm compact bars (Deda piega) don't offer a lot of comfort. 31.8 mm bars have a much wider variety - i really dig the Zipp bars that I have on my main bike. I've ordered a 120 MM -17° ahead stem, just to test if I can find aestheticaly pleasing solution. Maybe I'll have thema painted in the same color as the frame? I think @MementoMori did it with his Pinarello.