Originally Posted by
southpawboston
Despite the non-intended use, I should remark that the Voyageur is one of the smoothest, effortless bikes I've ever ridden. Not in terms of weight (it's 30 lb as shown) but in terms of stability. It's like it balances itself.
southpawboston, yours was one of the exceptionally nice looking Voyageurs I have seen on the list.
I have found the great ride qualities you describe to be true of my 1984 non SP Voyageur,
really smooth & can ride easily no hands.
I have done up to 85 mile rides on it and find it lends itself to all day riding comfort.
I am closing in on 4000 miles since I picked it up Sept 2011. It does have a fairly low bottom bracket height
which I expect is a significant factor in it's comfort. I have learned not to pedal through corners at
a low lean.
Another plus on mine I was able to fit 700c x 38 tires.
The most I have carried on it was about 30 lbs in the rear basket I have mounted on mine.
I have also carried several full bikes strapped on top of that rear basket with wheels removed and bungeed to top of transported frame.
I get a few folks looking at me strangely when I have done that.