Normal drop bar brake levers do not pull enough cable to actuate typical V-brakes. There are special levers that pull more cable. and there are inline pulley solutions that correct the cable rate issues. Small-handed, weak-gripped riders have a significant challenge getting confidence-inspiring brake performance with traditional rim brakes, especially on loaded bikes. It's non-Rivendell, but you might want to allow her to test ride a bike with disk brakes as you plan out your upgrades.
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