Originally Posted by
mikedefieslife
Also, I just don't get on the original v-brakes. What are my options in terms of replacements?
If you mean getting rid of v-brakes alltogether, then I'd consider Sturmey Archer drum brakes, at least on the front. They're weatherproof and would give very good braking performance on such small wheels. (It would be an expensive swap for the rear, which looks like a Nexus IHG.) I avoid rim brakes on my bikes, but that's a matter of opinion.
Nice photo!