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I have a weird-stupid (and possibly heretical) build idea....
I have a chance to get a DL-1 frame for cheap, and I'm playing with the idea of a Pashley Guv'nor/Speed 5-inspired build....but, instead of using north road or Lauterwasser style bars, I'm thinking about a more typical drop bar. Has anyone ever done this, and if so, can you post pictures?
EDIT: I wouldn't be using the rod brakes...I'd use drum brake hubs with regular drop bar brake levers, much like I have on my Panasonic "Stupid Franken-3-Speed"
Last edited by agmetal; 06-12-16 at 08:00 AM.