Difference between Schwinn Voyageur and Fuji S-12S ride quality/efficiency
I will finally bite the bullet next year, and start riding my late 80's Schwinn Voyageur (with modern components) on the gravel and crushed stone rail trails I usually ride, since I think my gut will no longer be an issue. This will be a treat, since the bike has about 10 miles on it since I bought it 5 or 6 years ago, and it is still in very nice shape... I hope for a little efficiency gain from the hybrids I have been riding.
I also have a Fuji S-12S that I have never ridden since I bought it at a garage sale. Since it has been decades since I have ridden a classic sports/tourer, I am curious about whether I would feel a difference between the two bikes, assuming similar wheels (sturdy 36 spoke wheels) and tires (Panaracer Pasela TGs).
I am especially thinking about gaining some efficiency when I am on paved roads, such as a metric century, charity ride, etc.
Would a casual cyclist even feel the difference between two vintage framed bikes if one was a touring frame and the other was a sports/touring frame?
I have put a Technomic stem on my Voyageur, but may stay with the stock on the S-12S for a more aero position.
This info will help me to pick my winter project.
On a somewhat related issue. Is there a noticeable difference in ride/feel between the Pasela TG and non-TG tires?
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