Originally Posted by polymorphself

Saguaro Whats the front light you have here?

Originally Posted by Saguaro

polymorphself The front light is a Gemini Lights Duo 1500 Lumens. The two-cell rechargeable battery is located in one of the rider side pockets in the front bag with the cord hidden from view under the bag. Gemini offers a four-cell battery as well. https://gemini-lights.com/products/duo-1500-lumens

The light head is mounted to a custom bracket I made to fit to the front fender. This is a very bright light with three brightness settings. I purchased this before they came out with the cool handlebar mounted wireless control.

Like the other accessories on the bike, it was chosen for its performance and aesthetics, it just works.

Originally Posted by Cynikal

Beautiful build! Just posted this in the Vintage Touring Thread below yours. Mine is an 85 and not in touring mode but more town bike mode.

Originally Posted by Duke of Prunes

I thought the Crestas had cantilever brakes, but apparently not the earlier '82 (I recall an' 82 Miyata 610 I refurbed also had side-pulls)

Originally Posted by Saguaro

Photos from yesterday's 70 mile ride:

Originally Posted by polymorphself

I did it:

Originally Posted by Saguaro

Awesome! In June no less. The Voyageur looks great. I need to get back out there, it’s been awhile…

Originally Posted by Cynikal

I found out since posting a few years ago that this is an 84, not an 85. It does have cantis and is built for 27" wheels.

Originally Posted by T-Mar

No, it is a 1985 model. That logo font was only used for the 1985 model year. Also, the 1984 version used band mounted shift levers, as opposed to the brazed-on style employed on your bicycle. I suspect the confusion may be related to a serial number that indcates manufacture during the 1984 calendar year. Manufacturers typically start building the new models around September, so there would be lots of 1985 models with 1984 serial numbers.

Originally Posted by Saguaro

The first thing I did was disassemble the bike down to the frame and fork. It then got a wipe down with a soft damp cloth. After the initial cleaning, I applied an automotive paste wax, let it dry, and then buffed it out. The paste wax has mild abrasives that remove the film that builds up over time and obscures the paint finish. In my case, the project went on hold for about three months while I saved up to buy parts. During that three month period, I carefully and repeatedly buffed the frame and fork with a soft cotton cloth. I reapplied the paste wax several times and buffed it out again, by hand. You just have to be persistent and inspect the finish for flaws as you go with a critical eye and in good light.

Originally Posted by retlaw53

I have the same Cresta and am in the process of restoring it. I used automotive polishing compound to clean it as it is also mildly abrasive. It was surprising how well it worked. The frame is gun metal grey. I just ordered red cable housing. At the crossroads of doing an OEM restoration or a cold set to 130mm and using a 105 10spd group that's gathering dust...decisions, decisions.

Originally Posted by polymorphself

Personally I see no use in OEM restorations for bikes that aren't very specific/niche/collectible/old etc. Touring bikes, especially, are asking to be upgraded/tampered with/customized. If 130mm is what you want, you're going to do it whether it's now or a year from now after having already put time and effort into the OEM path. So just do it now!

Originally Posted by retlaw53

I cold set the rear to 130mm and am moving forward with a 2x10 drive train and Fulcrum Race wheels with 700X35 gravel tires I had hanging in the garage. It looks like there's enough clearance for 700X40s.

Originally Posted by polymorphself

Awesome! 700x40 with fenders or are you going fenderless? Also, funny enough, me, you and the OP are all in Arizona.