Vintage 1980s Peugeot Tourer (Savoie)

Looking really good, loving the shine! Would you be swayed in to removing the brake lever extensions?

Not really sure yet tbh. Sometimes I think they look quite cool, and sometimes not. My main objective now is to get it out on the road and see where/what needs improvement. I usually ride risers and not sure if I like brakes down in the drops! The extensions could be useful!

Being drawn to Brooks but I'm leather free so unfortunately no swallow, so maybe a cambium c17.

Any comments on the routing of brake cables greatly appreciated. And I’m sorry I keep asking so many questions - learning a lot though and your input really helping me along!

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Any comments on the routing of brake cables

Feels a little too short but that's personal, or at least rear brake outer should elevate as much as front brake outer, judging by picture... Many different "rules" out there about it. Look at classic bikes photos, find the set up you like best and copy.

Personally I'd keep the "suicide brake" extensions, levers look odd when removed. It's only suicidal if you can't appreciate it'll give you less power than getting in the drops, still useful, and representative of an era.

Does the "no leather" rule also apply to vintage saddles?

Thanks @veLLo - I see now that the front cable is a little higher than the rear so will fine tune before cutting. Have also just ordered those alloy bungs as a replacement for the plastic ones which have seen better days.

Does the "no leather" rule also apply to vintage saddles?

I think I could persuade myself to go with a vintage brooks swallow, but that's probably the exception. I'm no warrior vegan or anything, just trying to avoid.

I'll have a look in my parts bin I "might" have a pair of weinmann (non suicide) levers you can have FOC.
They're the same style i.e. drilled but they'll need a polish.
It's all looking great BTW.

+1 for keeping suicide levers. In touring bikes functionality = style. And they’re very functional.

Play around with the length of brakes outers and see how they run. You could also tie together brakes cables at a point where they cross. Sometimes makes them run nicer and more even.

Thank you - though I'm going to give these a shot and see how I get on first. If they are indeed deadly, I will give you a shout! Such generosity always makes me really happy- cheers!

No probs whatever suits you. Someone up thread said it, the suicide levers work but just not as good as the main levers. I think theres too much loss with them in the pivots and floppy nature on the long lever itself.
good luck