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@cycleclinic do you still ride the coaster brake Dawes I sold you long time ago?
Such a beautiful frame and love the wheels - the RRA that is. Agree on the first style GB Hiduminium brakes and get a Superhood lever as well. Front brake alone would be sufficient if you are riding fixed gear.
I know you are a pro, but looking at the brake mounting: is there only a rounded washer (don't know the proper term) on one side of the brakes. If you tighten the bolts for example on the rear brake bridge, you risk squashing the bridge... Same for the front.
As for bars, what's wrong with these? Too deep? Those are Reynolds bars, aren't they...
Not period correct, but you might consider the Nitto Classic drops (picture attached) - shallow drop and timeless look. Vintage option would be Dawes Concorde bars, Strata South of France bend or even a GB Maes bend.