After almost 30 years collecting dust on it I got my custom touring Paramount down from the ceiling hooks and proceeded to make it road worthy. I had to change the handlebars to a medium high rise style with a special bend I did to them to improve comfort for my new right shoulder. Campy 36/46/54 Record cranks with a Shimano 14/28 5speed freewheel was good enough for a 56 mile, windy ride this morning. 27" x 1-1/4" tires made for a smooth comfy ride but didn't allow me the speed needed to hang with the guys as they rolled away at 23mph. I forgot just how compliant a true touring frame is and how easy it is to ride without holding on to the bars. I wouldn't want to be reading BF while riding but having a food break unwrapping items before munching the goodies inside is a breeze.
I have almost 2 months before I can get back on the Propel because I have to give the muscles time to re-bond to the bones after my shoulder replacement so I'll be riding the Paramount during next month's Horrible Hundred.