World Voyager in Kool Orange

[Roger Henning]

The Volare I had was red in color and I believe they were made for 2 years. Roger

 

[Tim s]

Rodger is correct the Volare was made for two years (77-78) and came in red and pearlescent orange. Tough bikes to find, here are my two. Tim

 

[Roger Henning]

I remember the biggest difference between the 1977 and 1978 is the 1977s had a Crane (Dura Ace) labeled rear derailleur and the 1978 they were called Dura Ace only. 531 Reynolds lugged brazed in Japan frames. Basically a Japanese Paramount for about half the money

 

[Mr.RED]

I always liked the Volare model my buddy sold one with all Dura Ace 1st gen and since then I've always wanted one. Tim you have a beautiful pair of bikes.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

when I bought my first nice roadbike in 1983 I didn't even think to go look at Schwinn. I thought they only made the heavy Varsity and Continentals.

 

[Metacortex]

The World Voyageur was a 2-year model, '72 and '73. It was replaced in '74 by the Voyageur II, which was essentially the same bike but with different colors and the addition of a 25" frame size.

The '72 and '73 Schwinn Approved (Suntour) barcons had grey lever covers. For '74 and later they were changed to black.

 

[juvela]

I remember the biggest difference between the 1977 and 1978 is the 1977s had a Crane (Dura Ace) labeled rear derailleur and the 1978 they were called Dura Ace only. 531 Reynolds lugged brazed in Japan frames. Basically a Japanese Paramount for about half the money

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At its launch the Shimano DuraAce road ensemble was incomplete.

There was no rear mech so the Crane was employed.

There were no brakes so the Tourney centrepull was employed with a DuraAce stamping.

Other makers of complete road ensembles did similar things at the launch of a new one, using earlier model parts to fill out a set.

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