Schwinn Traveler

Bike Check: Hannah’s Schwinn Traveler

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This is my 1964 Schwinn Traveler, given to me as a rather special 40th birthday present from my partner. I did protest that he shouldn’t give it to me, as it’s too nice, and I’m not worthy and I’ll probably break it, but he didn’t listen.

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Hannah Dobson

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I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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  • Bike Check: Hannah’s Schwinn Traveler
  • matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    What a bike – just needs a pizza rack and beer holder.

    Nearly 18kgs though 😲

    nickc
    Full Member

    I want tassles on the ends of my bars .

    tthew
    Full Member

    Of all the push-rods I’ve read about in Singletrack over the years, this remains the one I’d most like to see standing in my shed.

    kayak23
    Full Member

    Beautiful colour.
    The tassels are sick and indeed, rad.

    brakestoomuch
    Full Member

    That bike is ace and it sounds like the perfect present, too.

    reeksy
    Full Member

    It looks nice and that … but riding it would make me feel uneasy. I’d keep stopping all the time to try and figure out what’s missing. Eventually i’d realise it was an L.

    fazzini
    Full Member

    Beautiful bicycle. Definitely missing some spokie-dokies though

    augustuswindsock
    Full Member

    Love it!

    footflaps
    Full Member

    18kg!

    That’s some beast of a frame…

    highlandman
    Free Member

    Something else is missing… brake cables!
    Is this a trap, Hannah, be careful out there!!

    stwhannah
    Full Member

    @highlandman it’s a twin speed kick back hub and coaster brake. The front brake is a work in progress because I fear the coaster giving out on my hill, and it’s quite tricky to stop at hilly junctions.

    munrobiker
    Free Member

    Bikes like this are a hell of a lot of fun. I cut about town on this and it always brings a smile to my face. Definitely doesn’t weigh 18 kilos – it’s light enough that you can flex the back end enough for the tyre to rub if you just pedal a bit hard.

    Perfect for trundling about the city in the sun, or hauling a stack of pizza to the park to enjoy with pals.

    ayjaydoubleyou
    Full Member

    Look out SRAM, seems Schwinn were doing fully wireless shifting and braking back in 1964

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