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One problem to be aware of though, a lot of old french bikes have on the rear brake mount a vertical mount whereas today brakes mount with a bolt that go through horizontally (if it makes sense). Just in case you were planning SS with brakes or anything similar
EDIT: also quill stems on old french bikes are 22 mm diam (instead of traditional 22.2mm)
EDIT2: aaaand the threads will be in French standard (BB and headset), seatpost very small (diameters as low as 24, etc.) etc. etc. etc. you get the point -
Have you thought about getting an old British lugged frame with horizontal drop outs and designed for 27 inch wheels and centre pull brakes?
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I like @cheekysnaker idea but you could also consider smaller wheels? See @russmeyer conversion road bike: https://www.lfgss.com/comments/13844485/
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Why don't you get an old path racer frame? Will have mudguard eyes and if you want mega clearance get one built for 27inch wheels and put 700s in with Tektro long drops or whatever. Horizontal dropouts too. And it will look vintage, because it is.
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Realize 35+ guards might be a stretch. But i wanna run at least bigger than classic road tires.
I'm more thinking pre-1960's french porteur. Maybe time to drop the idea of finding an OTP frame and start scouting Leboncoin.
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