Originally Posted by
jsharr
My first MTB was a Peugoet Orient Express back in the 80s. It did not have chain stay brakes. Rear brake was cantilever, just like the one pictured in the link below.
18" Vintage PEUGEOT Orient Express Mountain Utility Bike 5'6"-5'9"
I do not have any input to the OP other than that. Sorry. It does sound like a fun project to turn a pile of parts into a bike for your daughter.
That doesn't answer my question, but that's okay. I've lost interest.