On upgrading an ALYESKA ... the brakes are problematic because the cants have the spring holes on the wrong side. It is virtually impossible to find a cheap brake to replace the originals. I upgraded to Paul brakes because they do not use the cant stud mount holes for their spring placement.

This is the sweetest riding bike I've ever ridden. "Buick" is very appropriate. It came with 36 spokes front and 40 spokes rear, now running 27" x 1 1/4 Paselas and it is awesome.