deacon mark

I am asking here as I did not have the knowledge of bikes I have now when I bought my first decent road bike. It was a Schwinn Traveler 12 spd I got used about 1992. It was sort of an aqua/green color and had downtube shifters but standard brakes, not the duel levers on the tops. In any case I think this bike a real steel bike not aluminum and while it is heavy compared to what I ride now, it did not make that much difference in the flatlands.


I remember this bike riding pretty smooth and well but wonder what anyone here thinks of these bikes. For whatever reason I want to get a steel bike and thought about looking for one of these again. I am crazy or did these particular Travelers actually ride well

Lazyass

You must be talking about the '87. I bought one last winter for $20. Currently stripped down waiting for a repaint. Very nice riding bikes, quality tubing.

deacon mark

Yes! That is my bike although mine was probably bigger seemed to be about 25 inch frame I am 6'2 and frankly I thought for a Schwinn it was pretty good. Can you find me another?

tyler_fred

You should post a WTB ad in the Classic and Vintage Sales thread. There are lots of members on here who hold the Schwinn True Temper and Columbus frames in high regard, myself included.

9volt 

I have a 25" 1986 Schwinn Prelude with Columbus tubing. If you're interested in that one let me know. I could sell it complete or just the frame.