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@Moserism
Scilly - you are totally right there has been a lot of procrastinating on this build.
So I have been rummaging around in the shed to see what I might have that is appropriate and in doing so expand my horizons a bit. It's easy to get fixated on doing things a certain way and in doing so do nothing!
Firstly I need wanted to confirm the reach.
Old levers with clasps that actually go over the handlebars were found and hey presto the reach felt good. 130mm confirmed!
OK so on to the brakes, silence the inner voice that says " you can find a dual pivot that will work on this frame! " ( it clearly won't ) I found a box of levers and brakes that had been destined for a build a while back.
The finish on the units worked really well with the frame and as the clasps on the brake levers also worked on the bars it looked like I was quids in until...
Balls.. the reach on the back caliper is too long...
Amusingly Hilary Stone is selling just the brakes for £80! Crazy..
... Any one want these you can have for 80 and I'll throw in the levers.. ;-)
I did like the look if the CLBs though so think I will try and find some Campag Victory caliper with a short reach to achieve a similar look and feel.