Hey thanks!!! I felt kinda like a southern David Attenborough narrating my video

Good idea protecting that bag with your helmet.

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1988 Schwinn Voyageur I found on CL fairly cheep

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Thanks, I think I got it. I had a hard time finding the right URL to insert. I had to go to the picture in Flickr, click on Actions, select "Grab the HTML/BBCode", then find the <img> tag and copy the URL out of the src attribute, e.g,. <img src="https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/...a2178f9a4d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1110585">

' had to do some cyclocross moves on my route today.

My current steed. I love this bike more every time I ride it, and it has become my go-to commuter since I got it. I just got done with a 50-miler today, and I couldn't feel better!

Hi, thinking bout getting the same frame. Can you tell me about the "minor hiccups" concerning the frame. Thanks.

My new build started life as an original 1992 Schwinn Crosscut. The only things still original are the frameset, derailleurs and cranks. Really happy with it.

Awesome craigslist find, that frame is in beautiful condition. Looks like a nice ride

Bikes dependent on mood:

In the cube garage: Cervelo RS w/ Rival Gruppo. (by far not the most expensive bike in the "garage"- the bike storage cubicle - most days)


In my cube: Felt Curbside

I can't get over how classy this bike looks. Excellent build! What bars are those? Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is the rear wheel larger than the front? I'd love to see a side profile shot.

Looks like a fine scoot to me.

@ ryanwood: to be fair, I added the rack, and replaced the saddle, pedals and brake levers with ones I already had. The original parts were fine, just not my taste. I paid $220 for it (asking price was $240), there wasn't much to complain about, it was in ready-to-ride condition. Bearings are good, no trouble with shifting or braking, and wheels are true and not dinged. I replaced the chain, cables, bar tape and tires. The ride is great - I have a 33-mile round-trip commute that I've started, 2x per week with goal to do 3x minimum. I was looking for a classic touring frame, this Schwinn completely met my expectations - smooth ride, nice handling even with a load on the rack. As a bonus, the bike is reasonably light - spec'ed as 24 lbs., but a little heavier with some of the mods.

Beautiful! Is that leather wrap on the bars? Looks quite nice!

I have the same color 88 Voyageur and it is a great riding bike. I have 2 years commuting on it and will be selling it now that I no longer commute (retired) and have too many bikes.... Really nice ride!!

Thanks! The bars are Salsa Woodchipper bars but with the barcons on there, there is less than 1in total clearance between either side and its a real pain to get in and out of doors. Thinking I might end up going with standard road drops simply because of that issue. Your eyes are playing tricks on you, they're both 700c Mavic A719 wheels laced three cross to Shimano 36H hubs. I have Panaracer Pasela TG tires mounted F&R as well. They aren't the best handling tires I've ever ridden but they ride well and seem to be pretty puncture resistant. I've got a side profile shot at home I'll post this evening.

Thanks. It is leather. Its the same Brooks honey color as the saddle. The saddle is used and the bar tape is new. I've treated it with Brooks proofride but I suspect it is going to need to be subjected to significant use before it becomes the same color as the saddle. Decided to splurge on the bar tape and don't regret it a bit.

I must know where you got that backpack\seatpost bag contraption.

My craiglist Schwinn is a '81 Le Tour. It was in fair condition, and the price was right because I had enough spare parts around the garage to make it work. My biggest regret is the paint job. I have the frame nicely speced out (lighter than my cross-check) but the paint is scratched in quite a few places and I am starting to see some surface rust popping up here and there. I have been contemplating tearing it down and getting it painted, but have been putting it off and just commuting on my Surly which is now doing double duty as a tourer and commuter.

'87 Olmo 50th Anniversary. Cantilever brakes, Shimano LX MTB drivetrain and derailleurs, FSA 175mm crankset, Mavic rims, Schwalbe Marathon 28mm tires.


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Olmo by namgge, on Flickr

I like that.

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