Old 07-05-16, 09:40 AM
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I agree you did well at the price you paid missmixte. I have a 23" version of the same year Voyageur and although I got F/R racks and barcons with mine I paid about $100 more than you did.

As other's have noted you'll have a lifelong friend in that bike. I took mine on a 2 week tour in Europe this summer with two loaded rear panniers and barely knew they were on the bike. At some point if you intend to do some touring with the bike I might suggest something with a little stronger sidewall than the Panaracer. I've used Schwalbe Marathons and Continental Gatorskins on mine. For general riding however the Panaracer PT is a good choice.

Congrats on you purchase and have fun outfitting it to your needs!
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