This was my first and only full gold. The itch stopped after this (bought new in 2017)

Superb! Well done for being one of the chosen ones.

The easiest and safest option is to remove the QR (Quick Release) pins by clipping off the release bar and remove the remainder of the pin, and then feed in and use your original springbars.

I'm torn

Eddie (Timefactors) makes some great pieces. He also encourages the (forum) public to offer design ideas for new product

You're not doing them any justice with that photo.

Well beyond the bell curve...