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@General_Lucifer
I have to say, I've always had a fancy for a 650b Frenchie bike. They just have a lovely bomb proof feel about them, with no attempt to emulate a racing bike. Seeing snaps of Rene Herse bikes is what me eventually go custom. Sadly, even 700c wheels look like MTB wheels under me, being a big chap.
Only thing I'd say is, Ed, just fit the rack braze ons, just in case. In two years time when you don't want to ride any other bike but this one, you'll be kicking yourself. Never mind that you've got a bike with rack mounts - when you want to tour THIS bike, you'll be sad that you can't.
Good luck!