Vintage Schwinn: Conversion to Nexus 8 (Pics!)
10-21-06, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
I love your bike. It's pretty high geared for my taste. I suspect you ride it in 4th gear at 55 inches most of the time. That 105 inch gear is incredibly high. Do you use it at all?
Your bike reminded me of a rusting Voyageur I saw abondoned in a parking lot last month. I was going to restore it but left it there. Someone must have taken it.
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Your bike reminded me of a rusting Voyageur I saw abondoned in a parking lot last month. I was going to restore it but left it there. Someone must have taken it.
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10-22-06, 07:47 AM
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Awesome job! That is one beautiful and functional bicycle. I have been contimplating going the Nexus 8 route on my San Jose ala Sheldon Brown. How does the twist shifter mounted on the end of the drop bar work for you? Is it a natural movement to shift? I bet it is sweet to be able to change gears while stopped at a light. Let us know how it serves you in those cold PA winters!
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You have tempted me to sin once more. I shall not covet my neighbor's bike. 8spd internal hub, generator hub, nice fenders, Brooks sprung saddle - everything I've been curious about trying.
Very nicely done - enjoy.
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Originally Posted by zoridog
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Beautiful bike!
I am inspired.
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I am inspired.
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12-29-06, 09:56 AM
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I am going to take a look at a bike for sale at $20 described as World Tour. I imagine its a Voyageur. If my end product looks anything like yours, I'll pee my pants.
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Originally Posted by charlisity
I am going to take a look at a bike for sale at $20 described as World Tour. I imagine its a Voyageur. If my end product looks anything like yours, I'll pee my pants.
This is a Voyageur:
and this is a World Tour(ist):
12-29-06, 11:08 AM
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Can you tell which one it is from this picture? I had never heard of a World Tourist before but I've seen and owned the Voyageur.
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/248364762.html
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/248364762.html
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Originally Posted by charlisity
Can you tell which one it is from this picture? I had never heard of a World Tourist before but I've seen and owned the Voyageur.
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/248364762.html
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bik/248364762.html
12-29-06, 01:54 PM
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I'll get it at 5pm today. I want to redo it and end up with a bike similar to Fender1's bike.
12-29-06, 03:45 PM
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fender1, did you have to spread the rear stays to use the Nexus hubs?
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Originally Posted by charlisity
I'll get it at 5pm today. I want to redo it and end up with a bike similar to Fender1's bike.
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Its a 1989 World Sport. I'll post it in a minute. I already feel bad about hijacking this thread as much as I have. Sorry Fender1!
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One of the best conversions I've seen on this site. Congratulations Fender1!!
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Thanks! I am currently running 35mm studded Nokians (106 Happ) on the bike and made a set of mud flaps. The Nokians fit with out much fender adjusting. The only issue is how much more difficult it is to ride w/ studded tires! It would also fugure that this is one on the warmer winters in PA in recent memory!
No snow, no ice but I am ready when it comes! I really enjoyed doing the conversion and really enjoy the bike. I really like the Nexus 8 in a road frame for commuting.
No snow, no ice but I am ready when it comes! I really enjoyed doing the conversion and really enjoy the bike. I really like the Nexus 8 in a road frame for commuting.
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Nice bike, and a cool and classic light set up 
THIRTY SIX pounds though?! yikes, builds muscle, I guess :0
THIRTY SIX pounds though?! yikes, builds muscle, I guess :0
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Originally Posted by charlisity
Its a 1989 World Sport. I'll post it in a minute. I already feel bad about hijacking this thread as much as I have. Sorry Fender1!
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Originally Posted by kill.cactus
Nice bike, and a cool and classic light set up
THIRTY SIX pounds though?! yikes, builds muscle, I guess :0
THIRTY SIX pounds though?! yikes, builds muscle, I guess :0
I also have to carry my clothes each day (and it is a full suit) as I have no storage at work. I have not weighed the bike and related gear toghether as it might freak me out, but to say I am closing in 50 lbs would not be an exageration.
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Originally Posted by Mariner Fan
fender1, did you have to spread the rear stays to use the Nexus hubs?
BTW-I had to spread almost to 160mm to get a 133m final result. I just did the same conversion to this 1976 Raleigh Mixte for my wife
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[/IMG]I bought a used 7 speed nexus 700cc wheel of ebay.
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Great orange/chrome colourscheme and don't those Marathons look sexy on that bike!
12-28-07, 05:51 PM
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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.
[IMG]ttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/BriansPictures194.jpg[/IMG]
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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.
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.
[IMG]ttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/BriansPictures194.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]ttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/BriansPictures201-1.jpg[/IMG]
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.
12-28-07, 06:16 PM
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might be an ancient thread but it is a good one