I like your modified Brommie. I too didn't like the mushy brakes on my L6 so took the inner cables out and greased them thoroughly and then put them back. Wow! What a difference. They performed very well going up and down the Col d'Aubisque and down the Col de Soulor and the Tourmalet.
Why do you not fit clipless SPDs? It improves bike handling no end. I couldn't wait to get rid of the folding pedal. I fitted bar ends as well - Titec stubbies which don't affect folding. The modification I really want to know about is fitting a front mech and double chainset say a compact 50-34 or 52-39. Does anyone know how to contact Steve Parry about his cast bracket to attach the front mech to or do people use other means to attach a front mech to the seat tube?
Thanks,
Ariane.