A vote for the 1" threaded fork, use a classy stem and suitable bar, both in aluminum finish, not black. I did the converter thingy for a 1" threaded fork, the threadless stem and ergonomic bars just didn't look right, IMHO. A good steel frame deserves a nice Cinelli stem and either a Cinelli Giro d'Italia, or a 3ttt Competizione (sp?) handle bar.
Heal up ricohman, glad that things weren't any worse, that sounds bad enough as it is. At least this project will give you something to take your mind off of the accident.
Bill
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