72/3 Schwinn World Voyageur
10-01-20, 07:17 AM
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72/3 Schwinn World Voyageur
So, an orange WV recently came up for sale that is my size and it needs work. I haven't seen it in person yet but pictures show that it needs the normal replacements (chain, cables, tape, etc.. It looks almost original. The FD looks replaced but period correct and it's not a Titlist derailleur. The frame is good and the chrome looks good as well. Would you all pay $75 ... Oh, the kickstand is with it too. LOL Let men now your thoughts... EDIT: PICTURES ADDED, PLEASE SEE BELOW.
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10-01-20, 07:24 AM
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10-01-20, 08:41 AM
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My money says the stem and seatpost are likely stuck. For $75, you could do worse. I'd try to get it for less.
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^What he said but I wouldn't push to hard, certainly still worth $75! I bet even that paint would polish up. What a fun project and desirable bike!
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10-02-20, 05:22 PM
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I am lucky enough to own 2 of these bikes !!
An Orange( in a 9 condition) and a Yellow in an 8 condition.
Pretty rare bike only made one year. 1973
VERY SMOOTH ride .
Grab the bike NOW
As long as the frame is not bent, fork etc.
And......as others have said....seat post and handlebars can move.
I have always got the handlebars to move, and seat posts 99% of the time.
Pretty sure the seat post is steel , along with the frame, so it will come out. Might take a few minutes .
The seat post stuck issue is when the frame is steel and the post is aluminum. This causes a chemical reaction that " welds" the post to the frame if left unchecked and not greased.
Good Luck and hope you get it.!!
You will not be sorry
An Orange( in a 9 condition) and a Yellow in an 8 condition.
Pretty rare bike only made one year. 1973
VERY SMOOTH ride .
Grab the bike NOW
As long as the frame is not bent, fork etc.
And......as others have said....seat post and handlebars can move.
I have always got the handlebars to move, and seat posts 99% of the time.
Pretty sure the seat post is steel , along with the frame, so it will come out. Might take a few minutes .
The seat post stuck issue is when the frame is steel and the post is aluminum. This causes a chemical reaction that " welds" the post to the frame if left unchecked and not greased.
Good Luck and hope you get it.!!
You will not be sorry
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10-06-20, 06:18 AM
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I am lucky enough to own 2 of these bikes !!
An Orange( in a 9 condition) and a Yellow in an 8 condition.
Pretty rare bike only made one year. 1973
VERY SMOOTH ride .
Grab the bike NOW
As long as the frame is not bent, fork etc.
And......as others have said....seat post and handlebars can move.
I have always got the handlebars to move, and seat posts 99% of the time.
Pretty sure the seat post is steel , along with the frame, so it will come out. Might take a few minutes .
The seat post stuck issue is when the frame is steel and the post is aluminum. This causes a chemical reaction that " welds" the post to the frame if left unchecked and not greased.
Good Luck and hope you get it.!!
You will not be sorry
An Orange( in a 9 condition) and a Yellow in an 8 condition.
Pretty rare bike only made one year. 1973
VERY SMOOTH ride .
Grab the bike NOW
As long as the frame is not bent, fork etc.
And......as others have said....seat post and handlebars can move.
I have always got the handlebars to move, and seat posts 99% of the time.
Pretty sure the seat post is steel , along with the frame, so it will come out. Might take a few minutes .
The seat post stuck issue is when the frame is steel and the post is aluminum. This causes a chemical reaction that " welds" the post to the frame if left unchecked and not greased.
Good Luck and hope you get it.!!
You will not be sorry
10-06-20, 08:04 AM
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I may have thrown a lowball at it, the paint will probably buff out nicely.
In fact I just picked up a bare frame of the same and just about have a build done on it.
In fact I just picked up a bare frame of the same and just about have a build done on it.
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10-06-20, 09:14 AM
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Looks GREAT mr66 !!!!!!
Are you planning on getting decals ?
Congrats on a great bike !!!!!!
And RARE !!!!
Are you planning on getting decals ?
Congrats on a great bike !!!!!!
And RARE !!!!
10-06-20, 08:39 PM
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Mr. 66 Really nice and perhaps it could have buffed out. It needed a lot more too. It's ok, there will be another down the road..
