Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh

A 12 speed USUALLY means it was made sometime after the mid 80s, BUT if someone added a sixpeed freewheel or a new wheel set to their older Traveler, it could now be 12 speed. My '79 Traveler now has a 6 speed Shimano Uniglide rear cassette and a triple chainwheel making it an 18 speed. Post a picture and tell us about the components.

Bob