Made some changes to my Panasonic:
Changed everything over to 9 speed (shifters, hubs, cassette, rear derailleur) and V-brakes. Much better! Also put the original stem back on for a more upright position - much better! And a front rack because I could… both are marked Jim Blackburn so they’re the older version. It’s interesting that the rear has slots for two struts but the front has only a single slot in the center, almost like it was made for the front.
Sorry fir the poor pic; I’ll get some better ones tomorrow.