Originally Posted by
roadsnakes
I`d like to thank many of you for your replies.
Right now my plan is to leave my Trek hanging in the basement over the winter. I have a older Schwinn Passage in VERY good condition that I`ve cleaned up and have been riding so far this Winter.
I probably won`t ride as many miles as I would have with my Trek, but I`ll still be out there over the Winter getting "The Breeze, Between My Knees".
But, the difference in the Comfort level between the two bikes is drastic. And because of my age and medical problems, even more so.
The cold does not bother me, but the change in riding position and lack of suspension, is hard on my back.
But, I am glad I never got rid of my Passage. It holds a lot of good memories, and over the Winter, I plan on adding a few more.
When I bought The Passage it was one two touring bikes offered by Schwinn that year. The other was The Voyager .
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So Far The Winter hasn`t been too bad.
We`ve had snow, but after plowing, the roads have been very "rideable!"
I`ve changed out the chain, and rear derailluer, cleaned and oiled it.
AND I`M LOVNG IT!
I think this Schwinn Passage is a great bike. I knew I loved it 35 years ago, AND I still do.
The more I ride it, the more I like it!