Hi ,

I finished this project recently and thought I would post some pics for those who maybe considering something similar.

I converted a 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur frame to accept a Nexus 8 speed hub. I am going to use this as my winter commuter as I had 700cc wheels built and got a pair of Nokian 106's for post November riding. Also I hope that this build serves as inspiration for others to try thier own repairs etc. A year ago I knew very little about bike repair. With the help of people on this forum, Sheldon Brown (a man amongst men!!) and the park big blue book of bike repair, I did the entire build myself except for the wheels which my lbs did for me.



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I got the original bike for $78. The specs are as follows:

Schwinn World Voyageur Frame, 23 inch, 4130 Chromoly, double butted and hand made in Japan. Fully chromed under the kool orange paint!
Nexus 8 speed hubm 36 hole Sun CR18 rimm Schwalbe Marathon 32mm Tires
Schmidt Dyno hubm 36 hole Sun CR18 rim
Shimano Dual Pivot Longreach brakes w/ kool stop mountain pads
Dual Schmidt E6 headlights and DT genrator powered tailight w/ standlight
Sugino single speed crank 170mm 46th chainring
19th rear sprocket (34-105 gear inches)
Brooks Champion Flyer Saddle
Jandd Expedition rack
Nexus twist shifter attached to hubbub adapter for drop bars
Sakae/Modolo bars 43cm(?)
Brass bell
SKS fenders
Tektro interuptor levers

Bike weight: 36lbs

Also thanks to sammyboy for letting me know about photobucket! and cuda2k's documentary post on his schwinn passage commuter restoration/adaptation for inpsiration!!!

Let me know your thoughts. The trailer bike attached is my son's. I picked him up from school on the maiden voyage. So far with about 100 miles on it I am loving the bike.