My idea of a city bike conversion is to add a handlebar bag, Pletscher rack, and (not shown) panniers.
I also find a 93.5" (45/13) top gear -- not much over a typical English 3-speed's top gear -- more than adequate for city and suburbs.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
Last edited by John E; 08-11-17 at 07:04 AM.