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My new 1986 Schwinn Voyageur

Old 08-16-20, 07:32 PM
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polymorphself how do you like those shifters? Spring loaded, dual ratcheting shifters- pretty cool- They almost feel clutched- you're just going against the spring tension in the lever.
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Old 08-16-20, 08:09 PM
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I like your choice of bottle cages.
Thanks! I’m twining and shellacing some stainless steel bottles to put in them.
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Old 10-18-20, 06:36 AM
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Awesome find. I bought a 1987 yesterday, pick it up this afternoon. For $50, had to buy it!


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Old 10-18-20, 06:51 AM
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What a stunning ride!!! Soooo beautiful
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my '87 paint is in pretty bad shape, has a bunch of overspray on it like someone painted a house and didn't move the bike, thinking about stripping and having it powder coated,

but first priority is to complete my 1980 Chrome Resto-Mod Build - I posted it in the Voyageur Thread - but here she is - new Tiagra 3x10 group, carbon bars with a 21,1 stem adapter, late model Ksyrium 700 wheel set, brooks c17, etc. this is intended to be my forever bike while I play with other bikes



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Old 10-18-20, 06:07 PM
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What a stunning ride!!! Soooo beautiful
Thanks! I've been very happy with it. Front rack has since been changed to a Nitto rack attached at the mid-fork eyelets but that's about it.

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Old 10-18-20, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by polymorphself
Took it out for a spin this morning. Rides very very smoothly but handling doesn’t seem to suffer much, it doesn’t seem bogged down. I agree TheGoldenBoy it does feel shorter which I like. I’m experiencing the clips hitting the ground for the first time when my feet aren’t in so BB is obviously lower than I’m used to. Also some serious fender rattle to contend with it but I’ll work that out. Loving it!

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gorgeous! if I repaint my '87 frame, good chance I go with this green
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