realestvin7

Can't wait to see it.

-Andrew

atoms

My '82 SP at Voyageur Landing on the Fox River:

and no, the fork isn't bent.

ColonelJLloyd 

^ Haha. Cool pic.

SteveSGP

Here's the one I did a short time ago, I was really bummed out that it was too small for me.

cooperryder

84 25" Voyageur arrived yesterday. It's the Wine Red color.

Over all it is in pretty fair condition with some scrapes and paint chips.
Also looks pretty original. Catalog link here:
https://bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/1984...1984Ltwt18.JPG

and here:
https://bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/1984...1984Ltwt09.JPG

The worst two spots are a scrape in the middle of drive side of TT (Most conspicuous) and paint chips around dual eyelets on
drive side of fork. Hopefully some matching paint will resolve. I do like the Wine Red color. From looking at scrapes and chips it does not appear entire bike was chromed B4 painting...just selected areas.

From the general view pics it looks good but close up pics show lots of dirt and grime
and some surface rust on parts. Will hopefully get to work on all that soon.

Looks like lots of room for fatter tires and fenders.
The tires that came with it are the 27 x 1 1/4 Performance with the Kevlar belt and only measure about 29mm. My 27 1 1/4 Pasela's usually measure 32mm.

Would have preferred that 2nd bottle boss up on the ST. Every time I have used a bottle mounted on the underside of the DT it gets really dirty. I have to pour water to clean bottle to use. Of course if I had bought a SP it would have had all 3 sets of bosses.

By the way this Champion 2 tubing appears to be the same used on the Centurion Pro Tours I have seen.

Got in a 7 mile ride on it after reassembly yesterday and plan to go ride some more this PM. Stem too short for me even maxed out, bars not wide enough and saddle does not fit backside but other than that it rode well. Stayed up late last night swapping out stem, bars, saddle and brake cable & housing, bar wrap that I had on hand that will work better for me. Doesn't every one love setting up fresh cables on canti's? Hopefully will make for a more comfortably ride today.

With fatter tires, thorough cleaning, lubing, etc it should suffice until I decide
what other changes / enhancements I wish to make.

Man, I did get wordy on this post.








If interested in more detail pics can look here:
https://s512.photobucket.com/albums/t...zero/Voyageur/

realestvin7

Woohoo! Way to go Paul.

Chris Chicago

how do the touring voyageurs compare to other touring bikes? do they have a long wheelbase and chainstays like a 720?

that_guy_zach

They are right up there with the best. Im not sure if the stays are as long as the early 720s, but Im eyeballing it.

badger_biker 

Here is my 1987 after I added some SKS Longboards this weekend. I'm really happy with the two tone look.

cb400bill

Love the color!

badger_biker 

I have the Voyageur and a Specialized Expedition and the ride has about the same smoothness and I haven't measured but the heel clearance seems about equal. I will say that the Voyageur is stiffer and more solid and stable loaded. I haven't found a way to make the V'ger flinch but the Expedition requires carefull loading (front heavy) to reduce the tendancy to shimmy at times. I think the Voyageurs are kind of under rated and I'm glad to see a number of threads and posts from people who are discovering them. Great bikes.

cooperryder

Did a 31 miler with neighbor this AM and rode my Voyageur on 1st longish ride
after changing out cockpit to make it more comfortable for me.

Also changed saddle and pedals.

Liked the ride...quite a stable riding bike and felt comfortable the entire ride.
I feel better and can ride pain free longer with my bars up higher and am way past any 'go fast' aspirations.

Snapped a couple pics at White Rock Lake. Note White Pelicans in a couple of the pics that seasonably hang out at the lake.

By the way I had forgotten that the underside of DT bosses are practically useless.
A previous touring bike had them as well.
Only really short bottles will fit on most touring bikes because of front wheel clip issues and the really short ones carry so little water and get so nasty in that location they are practically worthless in my estimation.

If one is touring with panniers as I have done there is room other places to stow extra bottles.
Will be removing that underside cage b4 next ride.



https://s512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/sevenonezero/Voyageur

Mr IGH

I installed those underside bosses on my tourer in the early 80's. We used that set for our fuel can, white gas for the Peak-1. It was never intended for an H2O bottle, maybe it's original function has been lost over the years.

cooperryder

Mr IGH, That makes perfect sense. Good spot for a fuel can of the size to fit there. Getting grungy would not be a big deal.
Perhaps even some of the early literature mentioned that application...

Was the reason on some touring models such as mine they did not include ST cages bosses was for a pump to fit there are perhaps a lesser priced model
than the SP this was an omission to save costs.

Thanks

badger_biker 

Yes an aluminum SIG bottle is short enough to work there and that is what I use to carry my stove fuel. I've also installed a pump clip down there and used it for my Blackburn mini pump. Either stays pretty clean with a long fender.

jatkin02

Here is my 1988 Schwinn Voyageur on a 40 mile round trip I took to Marshall, NC last week.

I have been riding this bike since I bought it new off the showroom floor in 1988. Probably has around 10,000 miles on it.

Everything is original except the chain, handlebar wrap, cables, brake pads, tires, and the usual repacked bearings (and of course add-ons like racks, lights, and kickstand). I will replace the headset with a Cane Creek 100 Classic this fall since the original finally has started to index on me.

Blackburn racks front & back, and now-vintage Madden panniers on the rear.



I seriously love this bike.

Cheers,

James Atkinson
Asheville, NC

Creme Brulee

good lord colonel both of yours are fantastic. i could look at these all day

ilikebikes

Been hangin' there for a while.

ColonelJLloyd 

noglider 

I'd be afraid to ride that. It's wall art, right?

Chris Chicago

Colonel, that bike is damn nice. So nice that were I ever to find my self in Lville I'd try to track you down to see it in person.

ColonelJLloyd 

I stare at it a lot, but nope. Did 15 miles in the rain Saturday morning. I hosed it off in the driveway after. This photo is after Sunday's ride. I'm not happy with the VO brake pad compound. It creates a ridiculous amount of black dust that makes the skinwalls look like ****e. I'm going to swap Kool Stop pads ASAP. This bike is way heavier than it needs to be but it rides great. I love it. However, I've noticed a shimmy during speeds in excess of 20mph. I'm guessing it has something to do with the weight from the rack, bag and bottle.

I plan on riding it into the ground and if the components outlive the frame I'll put 'em on a new one.

You bet. And if it doesn't fit you I'll find one that does.

Evoracer

Just built:

cooperryder

Got in 45 miles on my 84 Voyageur on Saturday and am really liking it.

ColonelJLloyd 

Sharp build, Evoracer!

How are you liking those levers, Yarper? Comfy, huh?