Mudguards are the next planned upgrade for my UO-8, which is my general purpose beater/commuter/shopper. (Not pictured -- the yellow Rudy Project panniers I now hang on the Pletscher rack.) Since this picture was taken I have switched to a 700C front wheel, and I would be inclined to change the rear, as well. I have a Mafac Racer front and a Weinmann Vainqueur 999 rear, and with KoolStop pads, Weinmann handles, and aluminum rims, braking is certainly satisfactory.
I don't have a brake bridge clearance problem, but since my fork rake is less than that of a stock UO-8, I do have toe-to-tire contact with a 27 x 1/14" front tire, even with the 165mm cranks I installed to try to mitigate this issue. The frame is short for me (my ideal size -- and that of my Bianchi and both Capos -- is 55cm C-T), but the long top tube compensates for this.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
Last edited by John E; 02-13-16 at 10:23 AM.