Thanks lewisfoto that's a useful reference picture , is that yours by the way? I know it won't look exactly the same, but I'm keen on brifters. I've been riding campag downtube shifters on my other bike for quite a while but would just like the convenience of not letting go of the bars, especially in the stop start of traffic while commuting.
Tgr - I didn't mean to imply anything! Will have to ask Montello about the paint job, it's lovely . I live down the road from Argos cycles so will speak to them as well, not cheap but they have a good reputation .