Old 07-01-16, 02:24 PM
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Congratulations!

IMO- $220 for a bike of that caliber in that condition... I think you totally won.

I don't know if you've noticed how many people are mentioning this year of the Voyageur being a "lifetime" bike- The frame on this bike is a great geometry- great for being on it all day as well as 'upright' enough to ride in the city comfortably. It also has bosses for front and rear racks, as well as 3 bottles. Every component on this bike is really good as is- and it's all upgrade-able to more modern-y components if you so choose to.

Keep in mind, that's a tour-y wheelset with a 40 spoke rear. Those rims are among the best ever made- so if you do choose to upgrade wheels/more than 7 speeds, the existing wheels are really good. While I think most people have swapped out their 27" wheels for 700C, I've kept them on my tourers- first because the brake bosses were placed with that size rim in mind, and second- I'm aware I've gotten some really nice wheels for these bikes. Some people talk about the lack of 27" tires... I'm pretty happy between the Panaracer Pasela PT and the Sand Canyons. Maybe someday I'll make the switch...

Congratulations and enjoy your bike!
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