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@Ndeipi
This project stalled for reasons. Then I decided that the red rims are too nice to change out, so I will keep them. They match the decals so well. Their 36 spokes mean that a carbon 10s groupset will look odd, as pointed out earlier in this thread.
So how to achieve the modern groupset on an old frame vibe? I was tempted to buy a nicer frame. But I realised that a nicer frame will have thinner tubing and will likely get dented, so I won't want to lock it anywhere. This rules out 95% of my riding. So I decided for now to simply tart this Daccordi up a bit, keep it as Athena 8s, and see how I go. @606 sorted me out with a decent chainset and BB, which works well.
The bike deserves a proper polish so I'll give the frame the T-Cut treatment when I'm back in the UK. For now I'm riding it around Rwanda. The gearing is nearly low enough to be comfortable on the hills.