New racer, younger and confused

Ok, i have begun riding in racing bikes, recently turned 13 and know th
basics of the bike. Only problem is the bike im getting is a Peugeo
(Second hand sadly, he is waiting to see if i will enjoy it), a littl
bit older than my dads which is a Peugeot Reynolds 525 frame, the one
am considering has a 535 Reynolds i think. (No STI

He went with me to check it out, i found really that it was a goo
bike, my dad explained alot. The only problem was that the handlebar
aren't like modern ones, its an olden tri bar with the brakes pointin
towards the ground. We were wondering if we could get modern bars fo
it and still get the brakes put on. But its probably going to need
new stem. We are trying to get it for the $100 mark at the lowest as i
has been in the Quokka for about 3weeks and it hasnt been sold

So the main question is if we get rid of the older handle bars an
install newer ones, would it be worth it? Thanks

(I am guessing the brakes are Exo 300 or the Shodima things, im n
shakes at brands

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Peugeot Racer

"Peugeot Racer" wrote
So the main question is if we get rid of the older handle bars and
install newer ones, would it be worth it? Thanks.

Where are you? Someone might be able to tell
you about a shop selling second-hand bikes/parts.

Bicycle Recycle has loads of used parts that
would help you get this bike rolling..

Bicycle Recycle
672a South Rd
Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Mon-Fri 9:00am- 5:00pm
Sat 9:00am- 4:00pm
Tel: (03) 9555-8692

(I am guessing the brakes are Exo 300 or the Shodima things, im no
shakes at brands)

Exage 300? Shimano?

hippy

Racing (drop-style) handlebars are cheap we have economy steel with alloy
sleeve for 15$ & fresh tape starts at about $8, you should be able
transfer the brake levers no problems with a 4 or 5mm allen key as long as
they are the racer type, otherwise factor in another $29. Just don't think
of adding STI gear/brake levers because that will blow your budget out of
the water & unlikely to be compatible with the older gears .
Steve ....here in the West too!
idealcycles.com