They were set up to be ridden long distances. bar tape and angle are correct for intended purpose. I posted because I found it funny how wrong they looked in the context of this thread. The bulky modern shifters are much more of a problem aesthetically than the tape or bar angle IMO
Ok. I've had a careful look back through the thread now and I think I understand the rules:
-practicality / comfort not important
-appearance not important
-there aren't any rules
-thread is a wind up