Sparky’s 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur

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In addition to being a twin, Sparky’s 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur also represents our first aero bar-clad OTS—the OTSG is an open and tolerant community; if we don’t make fun of a Huffy, we certainly are not going to make fun of an aero bar on a classic (as tempting as it may be). That said, this beauty is a twin to Troy’s gorgeous yellow ’73 World Voyageur. (pic) (post)

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This is a ’73 schwinn world voyageur rescued from a neighbors shed, where it appears to have sat since 1973. Aside from minor scratches and a few rust spots, it appears to be perfect. The rear rack is original, as are the headlight and taillight (Which do work). The seat and pedal clips were removed, and ive added the speedometer, aero bars, and tool bag.. Its a dream to ride- in the one week ive had it, ive put 70 miles on it!

Thanks Sparky

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  • J. Valentin

    What a beautiful and very 70-ish 10-speed! The forks and luggs are true art and I come to wonder about the components? But, and this may be not so friendly to a proud owner, wouldn`t the bike be better off without aerobars and rack?

    Best wishes

    J. Valentin, Örebro, SWEDEN.

  • Keith

    The rack isn’t bad (it is original, after all). No comment on the aero bars *cough*, but how did my derailleur get on there?

    • http://oldtenspeedgallery.com The Ten-Speed Dreamer

      Good eye Keith. It was late, what can I say. 🙂

  • sparky

    Hi everyone. Thanks for the kind words, and for posting my bike. In my defense on the aero bars, I know they look a bit odd, but boy are they comfortable. I do use this bike, so thats important to me. The rack is a bit of the same. As for the components, as far as i know they are all original.
    Thanks again for having such a wonderful collection of old ten speeds!

  • madmax

    Great bike! I have the smaller( 21 inch) version in Kool Orange.
    Wish I had the 23 inch version. You can tell the frame is made of premium material because it rings like a bell when you thump it with your finger. I can understand why you’d use aerobars: the uniquely shaped randonneur handlebars don’t allow you to stretch out enough. Although I have all of the original equipment, I put on a taller seatpost and clipless pedals. It performed well on a hilly 100K charity ride, especially since the 32 tooth (skip-tooth) rear cog provides low gearing. If I were you, I’d remove the steel Schwinn rear rack and put on something lighter, like a vintage Pletscher rack. Save your rack for something heavier, like a Schwinn Varsity.

  • Tim

    Want to sell it? I had a 73 world voyager and sold it back in my young and careless days.
    Sigh….

    • Tim

      forgot to say Hi

  • sparky

    sure, i’d sell it.
    sparky96181@ yahoo.com

  • http://OldTenSpeedGallery Wooden Shoe Biker

    Nice bike but I would fear getting so comfy with the aero bars I may fall asleep. Actually never tried them. I like the turkey levers on my diacompe brakes and the drops so I can stay upright if I feel like it and not going into a headwind. It would be nice if a weight would be posted for each bike. My Schwinn Varsity 1976 weighed a lot but the thief made off with it in a hurry anyway and I hope he hit a tree. Thanks Ed