Originally Posted by
Drillium Dude
This + a bazillion. I like being able to rely on my brakes. While I've trusted epoxy and screws/rivets to keep a head badge in place, I wouldn't do the same with either brake or derailleur fittings that are subjected to some not-insubstantial strains.
DD
No derailleur fittings. If I'm not mistaken, it's a 5-speed Sturmey with two indicators, one coming out of each end of the axle. Just going by the seat of the pants, the force to pull the indicator on a Sturmey seems considerably less than, say, the spring action on a typical '90s front mech. And if the OP converts the brake course to guides instead of stops, and runs full compressionless housing, as mentioned above, at least he won't lose the rear brake if the bond gives way.
Plus, I think it would look cool, with two cables on stops and the other housed the whole length. Sign of a deft DIY hand.