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Old 09-30-20, 06:25 AM
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What size Schwinn Voyageur should I be looking for?

I'm 6'2", with a 34.5" inseam (measured using the "sock feet with a book jammed up into my crotch" method). Would a 23" or 25" Voyageur 11.8 be a better choice? I feel like I'm in between those two sizes, but I didn't know if there's anything particular about Schwinn sizing that would make one an obvious choice over the other.
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Go the bigger.
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I think a 25" Schwinn is probably going to be correct for you.
I'm about 3 inches shorter than you and 23" Schwinn's fit me.
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Go big on a touring frame, like he said. Good choice for a ride!
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With this many concurring opinions, that *has* to be the right answer! Thanks so much for the replies.
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Yep, 25” for sure.
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Originally Posted by ScottRiqui
I'm 6'2", with a 34.5" inseam (measured using the "sock feet with a book jammed up into my crotch" method). Would a 23" or 25" Voyageur 11.8 be a better choice? I feel like I'm in between those two sizes, but I didn't know if there's anything particular about Schwinn sizing that would make one an obvious choice over the other.
My inseam is very similar. My saddle height (BB center to saddle is 81 cm). Definitely go with 25”. Sooo much easier to get the bars up to a comfortable height.
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