Thanks all. I am making a speedy recovery. Had the other bike back from the bike shop on Friday (had to change the chain and rear cassette, all worn out after 8,500km).
Hopped on the saddle today and went for a quick spin around the block (much to the annoyance of the wife
). Back on the road tomorrow.
Haven't had a quote to get the old steelie framed racer fixed yet, but it's only a front wheel and a set of shifters, so probably $200 dollars or so. I have a spare front wheel, but may need to get a new hub.
I still have the old bike's downtube shifters and drop bars, so I can always convert it back to its original form. Another time...
Cheers, Bo