I'll pass on the truss rods; I like the clean looks of the bike. I don't mind that it's missing the rack and headlight, I'm sure that some previous owner sold them for more than I paid for the bike.
I have thought about the kickback, and I'm considering using 559 rims instead of the S7s to put some cool tires on it (the Schwinn nuts are screaming HERESY!! but it's not their bike :mrgreen: ).