Bike Forums - View Single Post - Chrome Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 25"

11-08-22, 01:30 PM

#5

romperrr

Pedal to the medal

Join Date: Sep 2012

Location: The Arsenal of Democracy

Posts: 1,226

Bikes: 1991 Team Miyata Track, 1992 Lemond Alpe d'Huez, 19?? Schwinn High Serra, 1982 Trek 614, 198X Raleigh Alyeska

Mentioned: 18 Post(s)

Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

Quoted: 287 Post(s)

Likes: 18

Liked 200 Times in 129 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senrab62

I believe a decent amount of this era voyageurs, letours, and possibly another model or two used 21.1.

They make a conversion stem, and often I see them on eBay. I recently saw a sunshine branded steem that was very nice, in this size as well.

I am not sure why Schwinn went that route? I'd be interested to know.

Might have something to do with import/export taxes. That's why, I believe, some Raleigh mtbs of that era had 650b wheels. Cheapest way I know to try out 650b is sourcing a wheelset from one of them. That's why I did with my Raleigh Competition conversion. I'd suggest replacing the tires.

Reply