To further the recent discussion on ideal parts mixes, here's a very pretty Bob Jackson for sale on eBay with a very individual but well thought out parts mix, mostly Shimano 600 pre aero stuff. Always my nominee for most bang for the bucks parts. The main departure from the theme is a great one, with my all time favorite touring rear mech being fitted, a first generation Suntour Cyclone GT. The only issue I had might be to put on a nicer set of brakes, but as an old racer friend told me once, the price paid for fancy brakes is shameful. A bike is supposed to go, not stop!
or item # 7103521943.
As an added bonus, the bike has very pretty Nervex lug work, shot in fast back seat stays, fenders, Ruffy Tuffy tires and a nice orange and blue paint job (Holy Holdsworth!). I spent a while just admiring the pics.
Tom Adams