CHROME Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 All Original 21 Inch 54cm Bicycle Bike Touring
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About this product
The CHROME Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 is a vintage touring bike from Japan, featuring an all-original setup with a 21-inch (54cm) chromoly frame. It's equipped with a 12-speed derailleur gear system, controlled by classic down tube shifters. The bike rides on 27-inch clincher tires and utilizes caliper side-pull brakes. Designed for unisex adults, this non-suspension touring model comes with an adjustable seat and a traditional drop bar handlebar.
Our take
Stepping onto this vintage Schwinn Voyageur takes you back in time, and that's precisely its charm. The chromoly frame is known for its comfortable ride quality, which is ideal for a touring bike. I like the classic 12-speed setup, though modern bikes offer more gears. The down tube shifters are a nod to its vintage status and require a different riding style. Caliper brakes are effective but won't offer the stopping power of disc brakes, a common tradeoff for its era. Overall, it's a wonderfully preserved piece, perfect for someone who appreciates the aesthetics and mechanics of classic Japanese-made touring bicycles.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Vintage, all-original components
- Durable chromoly frame material
- Adjustable seat feature
- Made in Japan
Cons
- 12 speed is less than modern bikes
- Caliper brakes are not disc brakes
- Vintage means older technology
Specifications
- Handlebar Type Drop Bar
- Wheel Size 27 in
- Bike Type Touring Bike
- Tire Type Clincher Tires
- Material Chromoly
- Number of Speeds 12 Speed
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- Vintage
- Yes
- Brand
- Schwinn
- Custom-Built
- No
- Brake Type
- Caliper Brake - Side Pull
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Model
- Schwinn Voyageur
- Shifter Style
- Down Tube Shifter
- Features
- Adjustable Seat
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Frame Size
- 21 in
