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Retro Newbie
If it were mine, I'd indeed be tempted to install the widest tyres that fit, drop bars and a pair of cheap 3x7 brifters. And a set of cantilever brakes, as the v-brakes don't play nice with the brifters.
One year and the bike got the same components. Just new cables, housing and a big clean. I couldn't change tyres for the moment, they are still in good condition.