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You can go fixed, singlespeed, hub gears (Sturmey Archer).
You can go period or a more practical setup, though it would be nice to fit some period parts if you’re only going to use it as a Sunday best cafe.
If setup properly cottered cranks should not be a problem.
Those braze one are for quick release wingnuts for mudguards.
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Was reminded by a couple of the posts above about an FE Dunning frameset I bought on here a couple months ago (see below).
I'm starting to think about how to build up, and I am keen for input, having had a brief chat with @mespilus about it two weeks ago. I have had bad experiences with cottered cranks, so I am thinking I'd like to stick with square taper BB and maybe some Williams cranks if I can get hold of them. Any other recommendations in general for this period? I will probably use it as a Sunday best cafe bike to show off in the neighbourhood in which it was built (Willesden), so unlikely to do any long rides and probably won't have gears. Any insights on the different braze-ons (esp near the bottom of the forks)?
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