
Originally Posted by
Rebecca19804
In the process of "re-purposing" my 1979 Puch Princess. I was thinking something much closer to her original state i.e. drop bars. This is where we're at, at the moment.
Problem is, having ridden her like this for a few weeks, I really am not getting on with those non-aero brake levers. So I'm thinking of putting Tektro levers on. Was mulling over whether that might look a little ridiculous, but feeling very reassured by forestbiker's re-build. That looks fab!
Can't afford a respray just now but hopefully soon.
UPDATE: Went almost 100% modern in the end
LOVE IT! 

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Riley - custom 2014 Enigma Etape
Bridget - 2010 Surly Cross Check
Lorelei - 1979 Puch Princess mixte
Astrid - 2014 Viking Bromley singlespeed mixte
Lucy - bespoke 2012 Brompton S1L
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