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Schwinn Le Tour Complete Guide

Last Updated on June 21, 2022 by FAB Jim The Cyclist

History of the Schwinn Le Tour

It’s the early 1970s and bicycles are booming. Lightweight road bikes are becoming very popular, and Schwinn doesn’t have one that’s more affordable. They have the Paramount, but it’s a very expensive bike. The Varsity and Continental are close to 40lbs, but they still sell well. Paramounts are made in Waterford Wisconsin and that facility certainly doesn’t have the capacity to start making budget road bikes. Chicago was already very busy making their current models, and they didn’t make lugged frame bikes. What did they decide to do?

To get into the affordable lightweight market they decided to import from Japan like many of the competition. They were very cautious about an import Schwinn because the first two bikes are the World Traveler and World Voyageur in 1972 and 1973. Very nice bikes from Japan, but they barely have a reference to Schwinn on them and are not in the catalog. They even use a different World badge. This experiment must have gone well because in 1974 they introduce the Schwinn approved Le Tour, an affordable lugged frame bike that’s about 30lbs. They are still cautious as it’s Schwinn approved rather than just a Schwinn, but it has lots of great Schwinn and Le Tour branding. It must have been a pretty good seller as they go on to offer it through 1992 and brought it back off and on through 2011.

It has had many variations during its long run including the Super Le Tour, Le Tour Luxe, and Le Tour Tourist. The Super was definitely the most popular of the variations and ran from 1976-1985. It started as an upgraded Le Tour with aluminum rims, downtube shifters, and only 26.5 lbs. By 1985 the Le Tour and Super had gotten very close in quality, so I believe that is likely why they stopped the Super. Both had alloy rims, downtube shifters, chromoly frames, and similar weights.

Take a look at these great bikes:

1974 Le Tour

Schwinn started offering the Le Tour in 1974, and it was a little different for the iconic Chicago based bicycle company. The Le Tour was made in Japan by Panasonic, with Schwinn approved branding. So, it’s branded by USA Schwinn, made by Japan Panasonic, and it’s got a French name. How cool is that? Everybody should want to own one of these.

Based on pricing it was 3 rd in the Schwinn lineup behind the Paramount and Sports Tourer with a suggested retail price of $159.95. It was also quite a bit lighter than any of the cheaper Schwinn models.

What I love about these bikes is all the great branding. The 1974 has Le Tour branded derailleurs and seat post, plus lots of other Schwinn and Shimano branding. Its my only bike with model specific derailleurs. Later years have Le Tour branded saddles and cranks.

Here are some of the specs according to the 1974 catalog:

Lightweight, fully lugged brazes frame with butted top and bottom tubes.

Quick release aluminum alloy hubs.

Aluminum alloy crank set

Center pull alloy caliper brakes

27” x 1 ¼” gumwall tires

Only 30-32 lbs depending on the size and kickstand. (some models at the time were around 40lbs)

The derailleurs are made by Shimano and are similar in quality to their 500. These are Le Tour GT-400 for the rear and Le Tour GT-450 for the front.

Bars and stem are alloy. Rims are steel.

Came in 3 sizes:

LT1: 21” (31” standover height)

LT3: 23”

LT5: 25”

Colors: Opaque blue, Opaque red, and Kool Lemon.

1975 Le Tour

In 1975 a Le Tour for ladies was added to the catalog. Rest of the bike stays mostly unchanged. The rear derailleur changes to the GT-420 and the catalog changes from kool lemon to yellow. I prefer calling it kool lemon. Catalog notes that the saddle is Taihei racing style.

Ladies sizes:

L-69: 19”

L-72: 22”

1976 Le Tour

Remains mostly unchanged from the 75 model, except the saddle changes to Matex racing style.

1976 Super Le Tour

This is the first year for the Super Le Tour. An ultra-lightweight bike at a moderate price. These had double butted chrome moly top and bottom tubes, alloy rims, downtube shifters, and Shimano 600 rear and 60 front derailleurs. They took what was good about the standard Le Tour and made it a little better. The 12.2 on the frame references the weight in kilograms. 26.5lbs.

Frame Finish: Sky blue, Flamboyant red or Silver Mist.

Same sizing as the Le Tour:

SL-1: 21”

SL-3: 23”

SL-5: 25”

Suggested retail price: $219.95

1977 Le Tour II

Most of the changes for this year appear to be visual with new decals and colors. Catalog lists the weight as 29lbs.

Colors are Scarlet, Violet, and Pearscent Orange.

Suggested retail price is $164.95.

Le Tour II for ladies comes in the same colors and is listed as 31lbs. Sizes are now L-89 for the 19” and L-92 for the 22” frame.

1977 Super Le Tour 12.2

The 77 SLT is mostly unchanged from the previous year, but now offers a SL-9 19” frame. Colors are Sky blue, Silver Mist, and Full chrome ($50 extra)

Suggested retail price is $229.95

1978 Schwinn-Approved Le Tour III

A 27” frame is added, and the colors are changed.

L11: 21”

L13: 23”

L15: 25”

L17: 27”

Colors are pearl orange and pearl blue.

Ladies models:

L79: 19”

L82: 22”

Suggested retail price is $189.95

1978 Super Le Tour

Price is the biggest change from the 77 with a suggested retail price of $264.95. Models also change slightly:

9SL: 19”

1SL: 21”

3SL: 23”

5SL: 25”

C is added to the end of the model to designate full chrome.

Colors are Full chrome($50 extra), Scarlet, Black, and Silver Mist.

1979 Le Tour IV

Big changes this year as they started making them in Chicago. They wanted to try and make an affordable road bike in the USA.

Here are some of the specs:

10 speed

30lbs with kickstand

18 gauge 1020 carbon steel frame

Rear derailleur: Shimano 400

Saddle: Selle Royale suede finish

Sugine Super Maxi alloy cotterless crank

Men’s:

D11-9 21”

D13-9 23”

D15-9 25”

D59-9 19”

D62-9 22”

Suggested retail price $179.95

Colors: Frosty Blue and Strawberry Red

1979 Super Le Tour II

The SLT is also made in the USA and gets a little bit heavier as it no longer has a partial chrome moly frame, it’s all 1020 steel. The derailleurs are also a bit of a downgrade from previous years. It does change to a 12 speed.

Here are some specs:

Altus LT derailleurs

Alloy wheels

D21-9 21”

D23-9 23”

D25-9 25”

Suggested retail price $249.95

Colors: Black Saddle, Frosty Blue, and Strawberry Red

1980 Le Tour

This year drops the numbers and just calls it the Le Tour. Another year made in Chicago. Specs and sizes appear to be the same as 1979.

Suggested retail price $234.95

Colors: Cardinal Red, Frosty Silver, and Sky Blue.

1980 Super Le Tour

Made in Chicago with unchanged specs and sizes from 1979.

Suggested retail price $296.95

Colors: Black Sable and Summer Cloud.

1981 Le Tour

Production moves back to Japan. They also got a derailleur change:

Shimano Altus ST derailleurs

Shimano Stem Mounted LE gearshift levers

1020 carbon steel frame

Sugino Super Maxy crankset

KKT Rattrap pedals

Ariake Touring Saddle

Suggested retail price $254.95

Colors: Frosty Silver and Sky Blue

1981 Super Le Tour

Production moves back to Japan for the SLT also. Not much changes from the 1980 model. It’s now listed as 27lbs.

Shimano Altus LT derailleurs

Shimano Altus Shift Levers

Sugino Super Maxy crank

SR LaPrade seat post

Ariake Jaguar II saddle

Sakae handlebars and stem

Gran Compe 500G brakes

Suggested retail price $319.95

Colors: Black Sable and Summer Cloud White

Check out my White Summercloud Super Le Tour

1981 Le Tour Tourist

This is the first year for the Tourist. A modified Le Tour with touring handlebars, upright saddle, and fenders. 29.3lbs.

Ukai Chrome Plated Steel rims

Sugino Super Maxy Crank

Kashima Touring saddle

SR Alloy touring handlebars

D311-9 21”

D333-9 23”

D355-9 25”

D791-9 19”

D821-9 22”

Colors: Spicy Chestnut and Sky Blue

1982 Le Tour

1982 Super Le Tour

1983 Le Tour

1984 Le Tour

1984 Super Le Tour

1985 Le Tour Luxe

1986 Le Tour

1987 Le Tour

1988 Le Tour

1989 Le Tour

1990 Le Tour

1999 Le Tour

This was Schwinn’s entry level road bike for this year. 21 speed drive train. Schwinn road design 7005 TIG welded aluminum frame with forged dropouts and cro-moly fork with forged dropouts. Shimano RSX downtube shifters and rear derailleur with T300 front derailleur. Nexave triple crank. Tektro 420AG brakes with Shimano levers. 32 hole Araya SP-30 rims with alloy hubs and 700×23 tires.

Suggested retail price: $499.00

Color: Metallic Silver

2011 Le Tour Classic

This looks to be kind of a neat bike. The paint scheme with the brown bar tape gives it a bit of an older look, maybe that’s how it got the classic name? The original saddle would have also been brown, but it’s been replaced on this one. Frame is actually Reynolds 520 chromoly which I wasn’t expecting. Shifters and derailleurs are Shimano Sora. I believe it came stock with 28mm tires so this should be a really comfortable ride. Check it out:

Here is some marketing info from Schwinn:

Experience the great ride characteristics of steel aboard Schwinn’s Le Tour Classic. Whether you are just getting into road riding or are an experienced roadie, you’ll love the agile ride of the Reynolds steel tubes and the comfort of the Le Tour’s slightly more upright riding position. Together they give you a ride that is silky smooth, easy on the back and simply sublime. Plus, this ready roadster boasts a hill-topping 27-speed FSA/Shimano drivetrain, powerful dual-pivot brakes, a fine Schwinn Bio-Tuned saddle and easy-rolling 700c wheels with choice Continental tires.

2011 Le Tour Sport

This model had an aluminum frame with a carbon fork. Shifters are Shimano Sora with a Tiagra rear derailleur and a Sora front derailleur. FSA Vero triple crankset and SRAM 9 speed cassette completed the drivetrain. 700×25 Kenda Kriterium tires mounted on Xero Shawla 220 wheels.

Suggested retail price: $899

Serial Numbers

Decoding the serial numbers of the Japanese made Le Tours is covered in the imported section below. The US made models use the limited production section. It is found on the rear dropout:

This example was made in November of 1974.

What are they worth?

The good news is that you should be able to find them rather affordably. I’m in southeast Wisconsin and they can be had for $50-500 depending on the condition and model. Most models in pretty good condition you should be able to get for around $100. If you are picky about year and color, you might have to pay a bit more. Nice Super Le Tours I often see for around $300, but if you aren’t picky and take some time looking can be found for much less. The Le Tour Luxe however seems to be very rare and I usually see those more for $500. The market on Ebay is usually quite a bit higher especially after shipping. These are pretty common bikes so you will likely find a pretty good selection locally. The value will vary a bit depending on where you are. The above is true for the older steel lugged frame bikes. For the newer ones into the 2000s I guess you should just check bicycle blue book for an idea as I rarely see these for sale.

Most collectable

I think the Le Tours are really great as they are beautiful vintage bikes that can still be gotten for a good price. Here are some of my favorites, and those I think should be most collectible:

1974 – as this is the first year, all colors.

Yellow – Kool Lemon and Yellow were only offered for the first 3 years. And it’s a great yellow.

1976 Super Le Tour – this is the first year for the super. Really great bikes for the time, and still very fun to ride.

12.2 – all the 12.2 supers are really great bikes. Chromoly top and bottom tube, downtube shifters, alloy rims…

Chrome Supers – the all chrome supers were an additional cost. I haven’t seen many of them.

Le Tour Luxe – neat looking touring version made only from 1983-1985.

1985 Super Le Tour – 25lbs with all chromoly frame and Suntour Cyclone derailleurs. Last year for the super.

Years the Le Tour was made:

Le Tour – 1974-1992, 1995-1999

Super Le Tour – 1976-1985

Le Tour Luxe – 1983-1985

Le Tour Tourist – 1981-1982

Le Tour GS and GSX – 2007-2009

2010-2011 – Le Tour Classic, Le Tour Sport, Le Tour Elite, Le Tour Legacy, Le Tour Super

Schwinn Le Tour 1974 to 1988 catalog info

What year bike do I have? Dating a Schwinn Le Tour

Schwinn Le Tour Serial Number guide and Country of Manufacture

Schwinn Bicycle Company History and Facts

Note: Many of the bikes pictured above are no longer stock, but are a good examples of what you will see out there in the market.

More info coming soon….all years will be covered.

18 thoughts on “ Schwinn Le Tour Complete Guide ”

I always thought it was interesting that Schwinn bought enough to put “Schwinn-approved” on components rather than the manufacturer’s name (Huret derailleurs on the Varsity, Weinmann brakes on most bikes). I’ll still take my 1974 Motobecane Grand Jubilee over the Le Tour. $208 and Huret Jubilee derailleurs, aluminum rims, Reynolds frame. I had a friend with a chrome Paramount of that vintage – Campy Record-equipped. The spirit of Paramount lives on at Waterford Precision Cycles, founded by Richard Schwinn.

There are lots of great vintage bikes out there.

Awesome post!

You bet. Nice work.

Beautiful 🤩

they are some lookers.

Heel knappe fietsen

Good information.

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Always fun to see old bike pictures! 😊

I agree completely.

I once owned a metallic blue 1980 Le Tour. Seeing these photos makes me wish I would have had room to keep it.

I own a Schwinn ATB (MTB) that is date as 1981 by the serial number on the underside of the BB. The serial number is BS367823 as fitting into the Schwinn Chicago SN format. The frame is a lugged Ishiwata tubing and looks very much like the first Specialised MTB frame. I can post photos etc if required Regards Les

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The Schwinn Le Tour

This page provides year by year images and info quoted from Schwinn catalogs for the Le Tour from 1974 to 1988.

The new Schwinn-Approved Le Tour ten-speed. Lightweight, agile, and loaded with fine quality imported features you'd expect to find on much higher priced bikes.

Schwinn Approved 10 speed Le Tour

Fully lugged brazes lightweight frame
Butted top and bottom tubes
Quick release aluminum alloy hubs
Aluminum alloy crank set
Center pull alloy caliper brakes
Schwinn-Approved 27" x 1 1/4" Puff Gumwall tires

And it weighs only 30-32 lbs. depending on kickstand, and frame size.

The ideal bike for those bicyclists who especially factor, as well as performance. The new Schwinn-Approved Le Tour is an exceptional buy in lightweight ten-speed bikes. Imported by Schwinn! Colors: Opaque blue, Opaque red, and Kool Lemon.

except on bottom bar on 25" frame

LT-1 21" frame...
LT-3 23" frame...
LT-5 25" frame...

See the full 1974 Schwinn catalog .

Feature for feature an outstanding value in a fully lugged frame lightweight bicycle.

Quality to meet the exacting standards of any riding enthusiast, and special features to meet the requirements of most bike club regulars. The Schwinn-Approved Le Tour ten-speed is an original Schwinn design and is built overseas under the strictest supervision to maintain the high quality standards for which Schwinn is known. The Schwinn-Approved Le Tour is available in a selection of frame sizes to fit most adult size riders.

Schwinn Approved LeTour (21" frame) Model LT1
Schwinn Approved LeTour (23" frame) Model LT3
Schwinn Approved LeTour (25" frame) Model LT5

Specifications

Frame: Steel lugged frame with single butted tubes top and bottom (except 25" frame). Frame Finish: Opaque Red, Opaque blue or yellow. Wheels: Araya alloy steel tubular rims. Large flange aluminum alloy hubs. Quick release hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" Puff. Gumwall, high pressure clincher type. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged aluminum alloy stem. Crank Set: Schwinn -Approved aluminum alloy double plateau. 39 and 52 teeth. 6 3/4" cranks. Pedales: KKT-RT E reflectorized. Derailleurs and Gears: GT-420 rear derailleur, GT-450 front. Gear cluster 14-17-20-24-28 teeth. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull with dual control. Saddle: Taihei Racing style. Weight: Approx. 31 lbs, depending on frame size.

Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

Schwinn approved le tour for ladies.

The new Schwinn ten-speed LeTour with the continental style Mixtie frame... made overseas to Schwinn's own design and under the strictest supervision of Schwinn engineers.

Imported and sold only through Schwinn Dealers. Backed by the Schwinn Dealer 5-point Protection Pledge and the Schwinn No-Time-Limit Guarantee. The Schwinn LeTour, incorporating the Mixtie frame and an assemblage of quality features is an outstanding value in cycling pleassure.

Schwinn LeTour-19" frame Model L-69
Schwinn LeTour-22" frame Model L-72

Specification

Frame: Steel lugged Schwinn style " Mixtie" type design with single butted top and bottom tube. Frame Finish: Opaque red, Opaque blue, or Yellow. Wheels: Araya alloy steel tubular rims. Large flange aluminum alloy hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" Puff gumwall, high pressure clincher type. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged aluminum alloy stem. Crank Set: Schwinn-Approved aluminum alloy double plateau. 39 and 52 teeth. 6 3/4" cranks. Pedals: KKT-RTE reflectorized. Derailleurs and Gears: GT-420 rear derailleur. GT-450 front. Gear cluster- 14-17-20-24-28 teeth. Brakes: Schwinn- Approved alloy center pull with dual control. Saddle: Taihei Racing style. Weight: Approx. 31 lbs. depending on frame size.

Note: Prices and Specification subject to change without notice.

See the full 1975 Schwinn catalog .

Lug Frame 10-Speeds! Quality to meet the exacting standards of any riding enthusiast, and special features to meet the requirements of most bike club regulars. The Schwinn-Approved Le Tour ten-speed is an original Schwinn design and is built overseas under the strictest supervision to maintain the high quality standards for which Schwinn is known. The Schwinn-Approved Le Tour is available in a selection of frame sizes to fit most adult size riders.

Frame: Steel lugged frame with single butted tubes top and bottom (except 25" frame). Frame Finish: Opaque Red, Opaque blue or yellow. Wheels: Araya alloy steel tubular rims. Large flange aluminum alloy hubs. Quick release hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" Puff. Gumwall, high pressure clincher type. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged aluminum alloy stem. Crank Set: Schwinn -Approved aluminum alloy double plateau. 39 and 52 teeth. 6 3/4" cranks. Pedales: KKT-RT E reflectorized. Derailleurs and Gears: GT-420 rear derailleur, GT-450 front. Gear cluster 14-17-20-24-28 teeth. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull with dual control. Saddle: Matex Racing style. Weight: Approx. 31 lbs, depending on frame size.

The quality Schwinn ten-speed LeTour with the continental style Mixtie lug frame... made overseas to Schwinn's own design and under the strictest direction of Schwinn engineers.

10-Speeds! Lug Frame Imported and sold only through Schwinn Dealers. Backed by the Schwinn Dealer 5-point Protection Pledge and the Schwinn Bicycle Company Limited warranty. The Schwinn LeTour, incorporating the Mixtie frame design and an assemblage of quality features is an outstanding value in cycling pleassure. Long-lasting Schwinn Value.

Frame: Steel lugged Schwinn style " Mixtie" type design with single butted top and bottom tube. Frame Finish: Opaque red, Opaque blue, or Yellow. Wheels: Araya alloy steel tubular rims. Large flange aluminum alloy hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" Puff gumwall, high pressure clincher type. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur type aluminum alloy handlebar and forged aluminum alloy stem. Crank Set: Schwinn-Approved aluminum alloy double plateau. 39 and 52 teeth. 6 3/4" cranks. Pedals: KKT-RTE reflectorized. Derailleurs and Gears: GT-420 rear derailleur. GT-450 front. Gear cluster- 14-17-20-24-28 teeth. Brakes: Schwinn- Approved alloy center pull with dual control. Saddle: Matex Racing style. Weight: Approx. 31 lbs. depending on frame size.

Schwinn Approved Super Le Tour

A new Schwinn entry in the ultra-lightweight lugged frame field for no-nonsense riders demanding top performance at a moderate price.

Ultra -Lightweight! Consider: double-butted chrome moly top and bottom tubes. Chrome plated front fork crown and tip. Quick release hubs with 27" x 1 1/4" alloy rims. Schwinn Super Record tires. Alloy cotterless crank set, bottom tube shifter with ten-speed Shimano 600 rear and 60 front derailleurs.

A hard to beat combination offering much more than comparably priced bikes. Imported to Schwinn's exacting standards and covered by the Schwinn Bicycle Company Limited Warranty- as are all Schwinn-Approved bikes.

Super Le Tour 12.2-21" frame Model SL-1
Super Le Tour 12.2-23" frame Model SL-3
Super Le Tour 12.2-25" frame Model SL-5

Frame: Double butted top and bottom tube chrome moly construction. Frame is lug construction. Tubular front fork. Frame Finish: Sky blue, Flamboyant red or Silver Mist. Wheels: 27" x 1 1/4" Araya aluminum alloy rims. Quick release hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" Schwinn Super Record high pressure tires and tubes. Handlebar and Stem: Alloy handlebar, road racing type. Grand Compe stem, cotterless 3-piece 39-52 sprocket. Pedals: Rattrap type complete with reflectors. Derailleurs and Gears: Ten-speed Shimano, front and rear. 14-17-20-24-28. Brakes: Compe G side pull, caliper. Saddle: Racing style, top quality. Weight: Approximately 26 1/2" lbs., depending on frame size.

See the full 1976 Schwinn catalog .

Feature for feature an outstanding value in a fully lugged frame Schwinn Super-Lite Bicycle.

Quality to meet the exacting standards of any riding enthusiast, and special features to meet the requirements of most bike club regulars. The Schwinn-Approved Le Tour II ten-speed is an original Schwinn design and is built overseas under the strictest supervision to maintain the high quality standards for which Schwinn is known. The Le Tour II is exclusively Schwinn and can be found nowhere else. And it is available in a selection of frame sizes to fit most adult size riders. And you'll like the new colors availbale in this Super-Lite from Schwinn!

Schwinn Approved LeTour II (21" frame) Model LT1.......$164.95
Schwinn Approved LeTour II (23" frame) Model LT3.......$164.95
Schwinn Approved LeTour II (25" frame) Model LT5.......$164.95

Frame: Lugged frame with single butted tubes top and bottom (except 25" frame). Frame Finish: Scarlet, Violet, Pearscent Orange. Wheels: Araya steel tubular rims, large flange quick release aluminum alloy hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" HP Sports Touring gumwall, high pressure clincher type. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur stlye aluminum alloy handlebar and forged aluminum alloy stem. Recessed wedge bolt. Crank Set: Schwinn -Approved aluminum alloy. 39 and 52 teeth. 6 3/4" cranks. Pedales: Rattrap, reflectorized. Derailleurs and Gears: GT-420 rear derailleur, GT-450 front. Gear cluster 14-17-20-24-28 teeth. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull with dual control. Saddle: Racing style. Weight: Approx. 29 lbs, depending on frame size.

Schwinn Approved Le Tour II for ladies

The quality Schwinn Super-LIte ten-speed LeTour II with the stylish and functional mistie lug frame..... made overseas to Schwinn's own design and under the strictest specifications of Schwinn's engineering.

1977 schwinn approved le tour 2 for girls

Imported and sold only through Schwinn Dealers. Backed by the Schwinn Dealer 5-point Protection Pledge and the Schwinn Bicycle Company Limited warranty. The Schwinn LeTour II, incorporating the Mixtie frame design and an assemblage of quality features is an outstanding value in Super-Lite bicycles. Long-lasting Schwinn Value and performance.

Schwinn LeTour II-19" frame Model L-89.........$164.995
Schwinn LeTour II-22" frame Model L-92.........$164.995

Frame: Steel lugged Schwinn " Mixtie" design with single butted top and bottom tube. Frame Finish: Scarlet, Pearlescent Orange, and violet. Wheels: Araya tubular rims. Large flange aluminum alloy quick release hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" HP Sport Touring gumwall, high pressure clincher type. Handlebar and Stem: Randonneur style aluminum alloy handlebar and forged aluminum alloy stem. Recessed wedge bolt. Crank Set: Schwinn-Approved aluminum alloy 39 and 52 teeth. 6 3/4" cranks. Pedals: Rattrap, reflectorized. Derailleurs and Gears: Schwinn-Approved GT-420 rear, Schwinn-Approved GT-450 front. Rear cluster- 14-17-20-24-28. Brakes: Schwinn- Approved alloy center pull, dual control. Saddle: Racing style. Weight: Approx. 31 lbs. depending on frame size.

A Schwinn Super-Lite entry in the lightweight lugged frame class for no-nonsense riders demanding top performance at a moderate price.

Consider: double-butted chrome moly top and down tubes. Chrome plated front fork crown and tip. Quick release hubs with alloy rims. Schwinn Super Record tires. Alloy cotterless crankset, down tube shifter with Shimano 600 rear and 60 front derailleurs. A hard to beat combination offering much more than comparably priced bikes. Imported to Schwinn's exacting standards and covered by the Schwinn Bicycle Company Limited Warranty- as are all Schwinn-Approved bicycles.

Super Le Tour 12.2-19" frame Model SL-9.......$229.95
Super Le Tour 12.2-21" frame Model SL-1.......$229.95
Super Le Tour 12.2-23" frame Model SL-3.......$229.95
Super Le Tour 12.2-25" frame Model SL-5.......$229.95

Frame: Double butted chrome moly top and down tube. Hand brazed construction. Tubular front fork, with chrome plated crown and 6" of front fork ends. Frame Finish: Skarlet, Sky blue, Silver Mist, and ful chrome. Note: $50.00 extra charge for full chrome. Wheels: 27" x 1 1/4" Araya aluminum alloy rims. Shimano large flange quick release hubs. Tires: 27" x 1 1/4" Schwinn Super Record high pressure tires and tubes. Handlebar and Stem: Alluminum alloy handlebar, road racing type. Schwinn-Approved forged aluminum alloy stem, recessed bolt. Crankset: Schwinn-Approved LeTour aluminum alloy, cotterless 3-piece 39-52 sprocket. Pedals: Rattrap type complete with reflectors and toe clips and straps. Derailleurs and Gears: 14-17-20-24-28 cluster combination. Brakes: Compe G side pull. Saddle: Ariake Racing style, top quality. Aluminum alloy seat post. Weight: Approximately 26 1/2" lbs., depending on frame size.

See the full 1977 Schwinn catalog .

Fully lugged frame.

Schwinn-Approved LeTour III

New 27" frame available. Aluminum alloy kickstand. Satin finish chainguard.

Men's Models:

Model L11 (21" frame)....$189.95
Model L13 (23" frame)....$189.95
Model L15 (25" frame)....$189.95
Model L17 (27" frame)....$199.95

Schwinn-Approved LeTour III for ladies

Ladies' Models:

Model L79 (19" frame)....$189.95
Model L82 (22" frame)....$189.95

Colors: Pearl Orange, Pearl blue.

Frame: Lugged frame construction with butted top and down tubes (except 25" and 27" models). Chrome trimmed front fork. Wheels: Tubular steel rims, exclusive Schwinn-Approved large flange quick release aluminum alloy hubs 27" x 1 1/4" HP Sports Touring high pressure tires. Handlebar : Randonneur aluminum alloy. Stem: Forged aluminum alloy with recessed bolt. CrankSet: Schwinn -Approved aluminum alloy. Derailleurs: GT-450 front. GT-420 rear. Gear: 39-52 front. 14-17-20-24-28 freewheel. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alluminum alloy center pulls. Pedales: Rattrap, reflectorized. Saddle: Nylon base with vinyl cover. Weight: Approx. 30 lbs.

Schwinn-Approved Super LeTour

Double-butted top and down tubes. Quick release hubs. Chrome plated front fork crown.

Model 9SL (19" frame)......$264.95
Model 1SL (21" frame)......$264.95
Model 3SL (23" frame)......$264.95
Model 5SL (25" frame)......$264.95

Modeks 9SL, 1SLC, 3SLC, 5SLC; "C" designates full chrome which is $50.00 extra. Colors: Full chrome, Scarlet, Black, Silver Mist.

Frame: Double-butted chrome moly top and down tubes. Hand brazed construction. Tubular front fork, with crown and 6" of front fork chrome plated. Wheels: 27" x 1 1/4" Aluminum alloy rims. Exclusive Schwinn-Approved large flange quick release hubs. 27" x 1 1/8" Schwinn Super Record high pressure tires. Handlebar and Stem: Alluminum alloy road racing. Stem: Schwinn-Approved forged aluminum alloy with recessed bolt. Crankset: Schwinn-Approved aluminum alloy with cotterless. Derailleurs: Shimano 60 front. Shimano 600 rear. Gears: 39-52 front, 14-17-20-24-28 freewheel. Brakes: Compe G side pull. Pedals: Rattrap with toe clips and straps. Reflectorized. Saddle: Racing style, with aluminum alloy seat post. Weight: 26 1/2" lbs. (12.2 kg).

See the full 1978 Schwinn catalog .

Here's Schwinn's brand new 28 pound 12-speed high performance bike with new and exclusive features never before offered in this price range... self-centering rear derailleur with six-cog cassete freewheel- downtube shifters for smooth, quiet, more positive shifting...

Schwinn Super Le Tour II

Men's frame sizes

D21-9 21" D23-9 23" D25-9 25"

Schwinn's own made-in Chicago X-tra Lite torch brazed lug frame... plus many other extra-quality equipment features (see specifications on pages 12 and 13) that make this a super-riding bike you'll be proud to own. Ask your Schwinn Dealer for a test ride on this all-new Schwinn Super Le Tour II and see how great a really good bike can feel. It's a super-value!

Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$249.95

Colors: Black Saddle, Frosty Blue, and Strawberry Red

Schwinn Le Tour IV

D11-9 21" D13-9 23" D15-9 25" Color: Frosty Blue

Schwinn Le Tour IV for ladies

Just check the other fine quality equipment features in the specifications on pages 12 an 13 and you'll see why the Schwinn Le Tour IV is a really great value.

Ladies' frame sizes

D59-9 19" D62-9 22"

Color: Strawberry Red

The first truly fine quality 30-pound 10-speed bike with high performance features and a geanuine "Made-in-the-U.S.A." torch brazed lug frame at a popular price. There's no substitute for the riding quality, the agility, ease of handling and lightness of pedal effort you get in a really good bike like this... performance that starts with a lively, resillient X-tra Lite frame that's properly designed, carefully built and perfectly aligned... characteristics which usually are missing in mass-produced bikes of lesser quality.

Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$179.95

Schwinn-Built X-tra Lite lug frames for LeTour models are made of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing which has retained its original temper, stiffness and resilliency because it has been torch brazed and therefore has been heated and water quenched only where the tubes are brazed into the lugs.

Many mass-produced bicycle frames are heated in ovens or salt solutions in thier entirely, tubing and all, to over 1700 degrees fahrenheit in order to melt the brazing material in the joints, thus annealing the tubing and chaging its temper and resillency.

Even if these annealed frames are quenced after heating, the integrity of the original tubing has been lost and variations in resiliency will result in lack of consistency in the riding characteristics of the finished bicycles. Torch brazing permits better quality control for better riding performance.

Complete specifications on pages 12 an 13 Torch brazing confines heat to small arear to avoid annealing complete frame.

Selle Royale suede finish saddle with lightweight plastic base. The Schwinn Built Torch. Brazed lug frame of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing. Shimano 400 rear derailleur with special high-speed chainguard. Schwinn High Pressure 27" x 1 1/8" Sports Touring Gumwall Tires on narrow section tubular steel rims. Aluminum alloy with recessed bolt. Tubular front for with chrome plated crown cover and chrome trimmed blades. Sugine Super Maxi alloy cotterless crank with 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels.

See the full 1979 Schwinn catalog .

Jean-Claude Killy says... " I like Schwinn's truly fine quality 30-pound 10-speed bike with high performance features and an American built brazed lug frame.

It's a terrific value at its popular price. There's no substitute for the riding quality, the agility, easy of handling and lightness of pedal effort that can be achieved with an excellent cycle like this..."

Schwinn LeTour 10-Speed

Performance X-tra Lite frame that's properly designed, carefully built and perfectly aligned... characteristics which are sometimes missing in mass-produced bikes of lesser quality.

D11-9 21" D13-9 23" D15-9 25"

Schwinn LeTour 10-Speed for ladies

D59-9 19" D62-9 22" Color: Cardinal Red, Frosty Silver and Sky blue.

LeTour by Avocet

The Schwinn built brazed lug frame of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing. Shimano 400 rear freewheel high gear chainguard.

Schwinn high pressure 27 x 1 1/4" Sports Touring gumwall tires on UKA! narrow section tubular steel rims. Torch brazing confines heat to a small area to avoid annealing complete frame. Aluminum alloy handlebars and stem with recessed bolts.

Tubular front fork with chrome plated crown cover and chrome trimmed blades. Sugino Super Maxi alloy cotterless crank set with 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels.

Why Torch Brazed Frames are More Responsive...

Schwinn built X-tra Lite LeTour lug frames are made of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing with its original temper, Stiffness and resiliency because it has been carefully torch brazed. The frame has been heated only where the tubes are brazed into the lugs. Many mass-produced bicycle frames are heated in ovens or salt solutions in their entirely, to over 1700 F, in order to melt the brazing material in the joints.

This can anneal the entire frame and changes its temper and resiliency. The result are unresponsice and "dead" riding characteristics in the finished bicycle. Torch brazing preserves the tubing's integrity for a lively ride and also permits better quality control for better riding performance.

Complete specifications on page 10 and 11.

Schwinn Super LeTour 12-Speed

Lightweight responsive and agile, the 28 pound 12-speed Super LeTour is an X-tra Lite cycle with features rarely found in this price range.

Self-centering rear derailleur with six-cog cassette freewheel. Downtube shifters for smooth, quiet, positive shifting, and Schwinn's own made-in-Chicago X-tra Lite torch brazed lug frame... plus many other extra-quality equipment features that make this an execeptional bicycle you'll be proud to own. (See specifications on page 10 and 11.) The final test of bicycle is the Super LeTour's handling characteristics are the equivalent to almost any bike in the world.

D21-9 21" D23-9 23" D25-9 25" Color: Black Sable and Summer Cloud White

See the full 1980 Schwinn catalog .

If ever a bike has earned its popularity, it's Schwinn's 10-speed LeTour.

Schwinn LeTour for ladies

D59-9 19" D62-9 22" Colors: Frosty Silver, Sky Blue.

Its high-performance frame geometry is almost identical to the most sophisticated professional models and the LeTour is equipped with X-Tra Lite alloy components. Note its careful construction and precise alignment.

This year's LeTour introduces Altus ST front and rear dearailleurs with Schwinn-designed control bracket equipped with LE levers. For agility, surprising ease of handling and lightness of pedal effort, ask anyone who cycles. He-or she- will agree: LeTour is one terrific value!

Enjoy the thrills of responsive cycling- for one mile or hundreds... Altus derailleurs and Sugino Super Maxy crankset. Our lug frame has the original temper and resilliency of 18-gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing.

Dual-lever brake controls for more convenient.

Shimano Le gearshift levers: stem mounted.

Tubing: 1020 carbon steel Frame Chainstay length: 17 1/2" Head and seat mast angles: 72 1/2 degrees Fork rake: 2" Wheelbase: 4 1/2" Bottom bracket drop: 2 1/4" Rims: UKAI chrome-plated steel (27" x 1 1/4") Hubs: Schwinn large flange with quick release. Spokes: 080 straight gauge. Tires: Schwinn HP Sports Touring. Front derailleur: Shimano Altus ST. Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus ST. Shift levers: Shimano Altus LE stem mounted. Chain: HKK. Crank set: Sugino Super Maxy, 170 mm arms. 39-52 chainrings. Freewheel: Schwinn gold finish (14-28). Pedals: KKT rattrap. Seat post: Chrome-plated steel (25.4 mm). Saddle: Ariake Touring. Handlebars: SR alloy. Stem: SR alloy. Brakes: Schwinn center pull. Weight: 29 lbs. Accessories: Handlebar cushions, kickstand.

Schwinn Super LeTour

12 Speeds and extra equipment features add up to a super cycle

12-speed D21-9 21" D23-9 23" D25-9 25" Colors: Black sable, Summercloud white.

Take a long, hard look at this 27-pound, 12-speed Super LeTour- a prime example of Schwinn quality. Its standard equipment features include Gran Compe 500 G side-pull brakes with lever hoods for more comfort, tubular fork with semi-sloping crown that is attractive and makes for a lively, solid ride and Schwinn Super Record 300-grames tires that are lightweight without sacrificing durability. And take an extra look at Schwinn's resilient and dependable lug frame. It all adds up to a super cycle that wins top grades for agility and performance.

Shimano Altus LT downtube shifters make for smooth, quiet, positive shifting. Schwinn handlebar cushions, new this year, are standard equipment on this exceptional bike. Self-centering derailleur with gearing versatility of six-cog cassette freewheel.

Quick-release wheels and the lively dependability of Schwinn Super Record gumwall high-pressure tires.

Tubing: 1020 carbon steel. Frame Chainstay length: 17 1/2". Head and seat mast angles: 72 1/2 degrees. Fork rake: 2" Wheelbase: 40 1/2" Bottom bracket drop: 2 3/4". Rims: UKAI alloy box (27" x 1 1/8") Hubs: Shimano low flange with quick release, free hub rear. Spokes: .080 straight gauge. Tires: Schwinn 300 gram Super record. Front derailleur: Shimano Altus LT. Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus LT. Shift levers: Shimano Altus . Chain: Shimano Uniglide. Crank set: Sugino Super Maxy, 170 mm arms, 39-52 chainwheels. Freewheel: Shimano freehub (13-28) six speed. Pedals: KKT Alloy quill with toe clips and straps. Seat post: SR LaPrade (25.4 mm) with micro-adjust. Saddle: Ariake Jaguar II. Handlebars: Sakae. Stem: Sakae. Brakes: Gran COmpe 500G. Weight: 27 lbs. Accessories: Handlebar cushions kickstand.

Schwinn LeTour Tourist

Modified LeTour with touring handlebard, upright saddle and fenders

D311-9 21" D333-9 23" D355-9 25"

Schwinn LeTour Tourist for ladies

Ladies's frame sizes.

D791-9 19" D821-9 22" Colors: Spicy Chestnut, Sky Blue.

For those who enjoy an X-tra Lite bike but prefer the comfort and convenienve of a touring saddle and upright handlebars, here is a new Schwinn model that makes good sense- the LeTour Tourist. The basic equipment on the Tourist is identical to the popular LeTour- including the brazed lug frame for a lively, responsive ride. In addition, it offers Bluemels fenders, side-pull caliper brakes and Schwinn's comfortable handlebar grips.

The Tourist's Altus ST front and rear derailleurs.

The Blumels fenders go further around the tires, to help keep you from being splattered. In wet conditions, however, stopping distances are still increased dramatically and high-pressure tires can be very slippery. If you must ride in foul weather, be very careful.

(Ladies' model shown with optional alloy carrier. See page 62) Note the comfortable handlebar configuration.

Tubing: 1020 carbon steel. Frame Chainstay length: 17 1/4". Head and seat mast angles: 72 1/2 degrees. Fork rake: 2" Wheelbase: 40 1/2" Bottom bracket drop: 2 3/4". Rims: UKAI chrome-plated steel (27" x 1 1/4") . Hubs: Schwinn large flange with front quick release. Spokes: .080 straight gauge. Tires: HP Sports Touring. Front derailleur: Shimano Altus LT. Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus LT. Shift levers: Shimano Altus LE stem mounted. Chain: HHK. Crank set: Sugino Super Maxy, 170 mm arms, 39-52 chainrings. Freewheel: Schwinn gold finish (14-28). Pedals: KKT black rubber block. Seat post: Chrome-plated steel. Saddle: Kashima touring. Handlebars: SR alloy touring (Upright) cushioned grips. Stem: SR alloy. Brakes: Schwinn side pull. Weight: 29.3 lbs. Accessories: Kickstand, Bluemels "Popular" fenders.

See the full 1981 Schwinn catalog .

Schwinn LeTour

D11 21"
D13 23"
D15 25"
D59 19"
D62 22"
Colors: Frosty Silver, Sky Blue.
D31 21"
D33 23"
D35 25"
D79 19"
D82 22"
Colors: Spicy Chestnut, Sky Blue.

Schwinn LeTour bikes feature sophisticated carbon steel frames and many components typical of racing models. LeTour features down turned SR alloy handlebars and an Avocet Touring saddle. Both men's and women's models weight 29.0 pounds.

The LeTour Tourist offers upright handlebars, a Kashima touring saddle and Bluemels fenders. It weights 29.3 pounds. Either will deliver hours of fun on day trips or longer distances - at a very reasonable price. Hardest part is choosing between the LeTours. Both deliver the agile, responsive ride of an X-Tra Lite.

Schwinn's most popular 10-speed X-tra Lite tourer, plus an in-town counterpart.

Women's LeTour Tourist has a Mixtie frame. All LeTour Tourist models feature comfortable handlebars. Our lug frame has the resiliency of 18-gauge 1020 carbon-steel tubing.

LeTour has stem-mounted Shimano LE gearshift levers.

Tubing: 1020 carbon steel
Frame Chainstay length: 17 1/2"
Head and seat mast angles: 72 1/2 degrees
Fork rake: 2"
Wheelbase: 4 1/2"
Bottom bracket drop: 2 1/4"
Rims: UKAI chrome-plated steel (27" x 1 1/4")
Hubs: Schwinn large flange with quick release.
Spokes: 080 straight gauge.
Tires: Schwinn HP Sports Touring.
Front derailleur: Shimano Altus ST.
Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus ST.
Shift levers: Shimano Altus LE stem mounted.
Chain: HKK.
Crank set: Sugino Super Maxy, 170 mm arms. 39-52 chainrings.
Freewheel: Schwinn gold finish (14-28).
Pedals: (LeTour) KKT rattrap (LeTour Tourist) KKT block rubber black.
Seat post: Chrome-plated steel (25.4 mm).
Saddle: (LeTour) Schwinn Avocet Touring II (LeTour Touring ) Kashima Touring.
Handlebars: (LeTour) SR alloy CTD (LeTour Touring) SR alloy touring (upright), cushioned grip.
Stem: (LeTour) SR CT Custome (LeTour Tourist) SR alloy.
Brakes: (LeTour) Schwinn center pull (LeTour Tourist) Schwinn side pull.
Weight: (LeTour) 29 lbs. (LeTour Tourist ) 29.3 lbs.
Accessories: (LeTour) Handlebar cushions, kickstand. (LeTour Tourist) kickstand, bluemels "Popular" fenders.

12-speed Men's frame sizes

D21 21"
D23 23"
D25 25"

Schwinn Super LeTour for ladies

Women's frame sizes

D29 19"
D32 22"
Colors: Black sable, Forest Green.

For and intermediate-priced 12-speed, the Super LeTour delivers a powerful body and attractive design in a neat 27 pound package. New features this year include an SR CTD handlebar, SR CT custom stem and a Avocet saddle. It also features Gran Compe 500 G side-pull brakes and durable, lightweight Schwinn Super Record 300-gram tires.

In response to the growing popularity of touring, two new Mixtie frames have been added to the High-performance Super LeTour family. They feature a convenient mid-height bar, which adds convenience and sophisticated styling. For true cross country capability, Schwinn Super LeTour has it all put together.

Touring ease in a thoughtfully equipped 12-speed

New Mixtie frames with convenient midweight bar. Cushioned handlebars, drilled-out brake levers and new Forest Green color this year.

The Schwinn Super LeTour is outfitted with a Shimano low flange quick-release hub and Schwinn's unique positive wheel retention clips.

Tubing: 1020 carbon steel.
Frame Chainstay length: 17 1/4".
Head and seat mast angles: 72 1/2 degrees.
Wheelbase: 40 1/2"
Bottom bracket drop: 2 3/4".
Rims: UKAI alloy box (27" x 1 1/8")
Hubs: Shimano low flange with quick release, free hub rear.
Spokes: .080 straight gauge.
Tires: Schwinn 300 gram Super record.
Front derailleur: Shimano Altus LT.
Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus LT.
Shift levers: Shimano Altus .
Chain: Shimano Uniglide.
Crank set: Sugino Super Maxy, 170 mm arms, 39-52 chainrings.
Freewheel: Shimano freehub (13-28) six speed.
Pedals: KKT Alloy quill with toe clips and straps.
Seat post: SR LaPrade (25.4 mm) with micro-adjust.
Saddle: Schwinn Avocet Condoe.
Handlebars: SR CTD Custom.
Stem: SR CT Custom.
Brakes: Gran COmpe 500G.
Weight: 27 lbs.
Accessories: Handlebar cushions.

See the full 1982 Schwinn catalog .

A classic bicycle now with a light chrome-moly frame and alloy rims. Top tube guides and aerodynamic alloy crankset give a sporting look. Comfortable anatomical saddle. Mixte style frames available.

Full 4130 chrome-moly frame
Alloy rim's with HP Sport Touring tires
Sugino Aero 5 crankset
Quick release front hub
Shimano Altus ST derailleurs
Men's: 21, 23, and 25" frames

Recreation Economical bicycles for general use and riding pleasure.

Mixte: 19 and 22" frames
Color: Blacn Metallic, Sandpiper

Smartyle styled for short trips and sporting rides. The features are worthy of a full touring bicycle yet are intermediately priced. Alloy componentry with full 4130 chrome-moly frame, double butted main tubes and down tube shifters.

Double butted 4130 chrome-moly tubing
Sugino DNJS-2S aero crankset
Suntour ARX derailleurs
Top tube guides and chain hanger
Ukai 27" x 1" alloy rims
Quick release front and rear hubs
Avocet Condor saddle
Super Record tires 27" x 1 1/8"
19, 21, 23 and 25" frames
Color: Maroon with Platinum, Dark Grey with Platinum

Schwinn LeTour Luxe

Lightweight day touring bicycle with a chrome-moly frame, alloy rims and alloy componentry. Stem shifters for easy reach. Comfortable anatomical saddle. Mixte style frames available.

Alloy rims with Super Record tires
Shimano Altus LT derailleurs
Men's: 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27" frames

Schwinn LeTour Luxe for ladies

Color: Dark Blue, Dark Grey

See the full 1983 Schwinn catalog .

The high styled 12-speed LeTour is loaded with many of the same features as the high priced "pro" bicycles.

The frame is lightweight, double-butted chrome-moly main tubes and chrome-moly stays. Fine touches like chain rest, water bottle bosses. SunTour's Micro-light ARX derailleurs and brazed-on Top-Mount shifters are clean looking and high performing. Brakes are classy looking DiaCompe QS500N with drilled levers, rubber hoods and recessed front bolt. Front and rear quick-release hubs make for easy transport and storage. New multi coat paint with clear top coat gives a deep finish and adds protection.

Mens: L19, L21, L23, L25, L27.
Ladies: L59, L62.

Dark Blue or Warm Silver.

You're looking at one of the most sophisticated, mid-priced, recreational bikes around.

The lightweight, 12-speed Super LeTour. The main tubes are double butted, chrome-moly, with chrome-moly stays. And the derailleurs are the smooth shifting SunTour ARX-GTs. For sheer beauty, there's a recessed center bolt front brake, braze-on SunTour Top Mount down tube shifters, and an italian Selle Royale saddle. The Super LeTour is geared to handle a wide range of terrain. With its 36" low gear, even hill climbing is easy.

L39, L41, L43, L45:

Scarlet or Dark Grey.

The Schwinn LeTour Luxe is the perfect bike for weekend touring. Unlike most touring bicycles at this price, the Luxe gives you the advantage of choosing from 18 speeds. Handling rugged terrain is easy with SunTour's. Mountech derailleur system. For loading, there's a rigid Blackburn SS rear rack, the standard for high-performance touring. Comfort features like and extended 42" wheelbase, a micro adjusting seat post, an anatomic saddle and rigid Weinmann rims with new Schwinn "Passage" tires make this the touring bike you won't have to pay another $100 to go touring on.

L29, L31, L32, L33, L35:

Champagne or Dark Grey.

See the full 1984 Schwinn catalog .

LeTour designed for: Young adults and students who want a dependable bicycle with sophisticated style and high performance.

Frame Specifications

Frame: 4130 chrome moly double main tubes, chrome moly stays, Centeny dropouts with stainless steel faces and eyelets. Fork: Hi-tensile steel blades, semi sloping crown, forged dropouts with eyelets. Braze-ons: Top tube guide, bottle bosses, shift lever boss, chain rest.

Drive Train specifications

Pedal: KKT Pro-Vic II, alloy quill. Crank: SUGINO DBT, forged alloy cotterless with alloy outer ring 170mm. Chain: HKK "Z", 1/2" x 3/32" silver outer plates. Freewheel: MAILLARD Atom 77, 6 speed. Derailleurs: SunTour ARX light alloy steel inner cage (front). SunTour ARX GT light alloy with steel long cage (rear). Levers: SunTour Top mount light alloy brazed on.

Wheel Specifications

Tires: Schwinn Super Record, 27" x 1 1/8", 300 gm, 100 psi, skinwall, Schraeder valve. Rims: Weinmann 416 27" x 1 1/4" alluminum. Hubs: MAILLARD, 36 hole small flange alloy with quick release. Spokes: 14-15 ga double butted zinc plated, 3X spoke pattern, brass nipples.

Control Specifications

Handlebar: SR Custom engraved alloy. Stem: SR Custom, alloy aero type with recessed allen bolts. Headset: Schwinn Deluxe, steel clipped bearings. Brakes: DIA COMPE QS500N, alloy side pull with quick release, tire guides and recessed front allen bolt. Brake levers: DIA COMPE alloy drilled levers with gum rubber hoods, lined cable housing.

Comfort Specifications

Saddle: VISCOUNT, anatomic paddes. Seat Post: SR Laprade, fluted alloy micro-adjusting 26.4mm dia, 190mm long. Accessories: Stainless steel stay protector, Blackburn water bottle cage, toe clips and leather straps, Benotto pearlecent handlebar tape.

Colors: Dark blue. Weight: Approx. 26 lbs.

Super LeTour

Super Le Tour designed for: Recreational lightweight riding at a more competitive pace.

Frame: Columbus Tenax chrome moly, double butted main tubes, chrome moly stays, Centeny dropouts with stainless steel faces and eyelets. Fork: TANGE Mangalloy blades, semi sloping crown with forged dropouts and eyelets. Braze-ons: Top tube guides, bottom bracket guides, 2 sets of bottle bosses, shift lever boss, pump peg, chain rest.

Pedal: MAILLARD 500 alloy platform. Crank: SUGINO GP low profile forged alloy cotterless, alloy chainrings 170mm. Chain: HKK "Z", 1/2" x 3/32" silver outer plate. Freewheel: MAILLARD Atom 77, 6 speed. Derailleurs: SunTour Cyclone-S, light alloy with steel long cage (front). SunTour Cyclone-S, with larger tension pulley light alloy with steel inner cage (rear). Levers: SunTour Top mount, light alloy, brazed on.

Tires: Schwinn Circuit, 27" x 1", 270 gm dual hard, 100 psi, skinwall, presta valve. Rims: Weinmann, 513-S Mod E, 27" x 1" silver anadozed aluminum. Hubs: MAILLARD, 36 hole small flange alloy, sealed mechanism with quick release. Spokes: 14-15 ga double butted zinc plated, 3X spoke pattern, brass nipples.

Handlebar: SR Custom engraved alloy. Stem: SR Custom alloy aero type with recessed allen bolts. Headset: TANGE new falcon steel clipped bearings. Brakes: DIA COMPE GX500N, alloy side pull with recessed allen bolts, quick release, and tire guides. Brake levers: DIA COMPE, alloy drilled levers with rubber hoods, lined crystal cable housing.

Saddle: AVOCET Criterium, anatomic padded vinyl. Seat Post: SR Laprade fluted alloy micro-adjusting 26.4mm dia, 190mm long. Accessories: Toe clips straps, stainless steel stay protector, Benotto pearlecent handlebar tape.

Colors: Scarlet, Gunmetal, paint protecting clear coat. Weight: Approx. 25 lbs.

LeTour Luxe

LeTour luxe designed for: The beginning tourist looking for features found on sophisticated touring bikes. At an affordable price.

Frame: Columbus Tenax chrome moly double butted main tubes, chrome moly stays, Centeny dropouts with stainless steel faces and double eyelets. Fork: TANGE hi-tensile steel blades, semi sloping crown, forged dropouts with eyelets. Braze-ons: Top tube guide, bottom bracket guides, 2 sets bottle bosses, shift lever boss pump peg, chain rest, rear carrier bosses.

Pedal: MAILLARD 500 alloy platform. Crank: SR CXC-T310 forged alloy cotterless, triple plateau, alloy chainrings 170mm. Chain: HKK "Z", 1/2" x 3/32" silver plates. Freewheel: MAILLARD Atom 77 5 speed. Derailleurs: SunTour Mountech light alloy steel inner cage super wide range (front). SunTour Mountech light alloy with steel long cage, self positioning pulley (rear). Levers: SunTour Top mount light alloy brazed on.

Tires: Schwinn Passage 27" x 1 1/4" 460 gm dual hard 90 psi gumwall, Schraeder valve. Rims: Weinmann 416 27" x 1 1/4" alloy. Hubs: MAILLARD small flange alloy sealed mechanism with quick release 36 front, 40 rear. Spokes: 14-15 ga double butted zinc plated 3X spoke pattern.

Handlebar: SR Custom engraved alloy. Stem: SR Custom alloy aero type with recessed allen bolts. Headset: TANGE new falcon steel clipped bearings. Brakes: DIA COMPE 960 alloy cantilever with quick release. Brake levers: DIA COMPE alloy drilled levers with rubber hoods, lined cable housing.

Saddle: AVOCET Touring anatomic padded vinyl. Seat Post: SR Laprade fluted alloy micro-adjusting 26.4mm dia, 190mm long. Accessories: Blackburn rear carrier, toe clips straps, stainless steel stay protector, cloth handlebar tape.

Colors: Cocoa brown metallic, bright bluc, paint protecting clear coat. Weight: Approx. 25 lbs.

See the full 1985 Schwinn catalog .

Dependability and sophistication are trademarks of the LeTour. European styling and compomenntry blend for a better-than-ever value.

Stonglight alloy crankset is just that, strong and light, with a high polish for boasting.
Huret Rical derailleur system knows no rival when it comes to shifting ease and accurancy.
Dia-Compe alloy side pull brakes with anatomically designed brake levers for comfortable control in any situation.
Anatomically sized handlebar, stem and micro adjusting seat post assure a perfect fit.
Frame sizes available, Men's 19", 21", 23" 25" and 27". Clear coated frost white or scarlet. L21, L23, L25, L27, L59 and L62.

See the full 1986 Schwinn catalog .

The Schwinn LeTour and Traveler provide exercise you look forward to.

Invigurating, exhilarating, stimulating ... a ride on a LeTour or Traveler is an enjoyable workout that makes you smile. Riding is more than just good exercise. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in town, or a weekend away! Personalize your Schwinn using bright Benotto handlebar tape, available in a variety of colors and textures. And keep a steady grip with our lycra gloves. Available in five great colors.

Shimano L523 derailleur with indexed shifting
Sugino low profile high polish forged alloy crankset
Alloy racing style quill pedals
Weinmann 913, 27 x 1" alloy racing style wheels
Frost white or scarlet

Diamond frame

L19 - 19"
L21 - 21"
L23 - 23"
L25 - 25"

See the full 1987 Schwinn catalog .

The ultimate attention to detail in a touring bicycle.

See the full 1988 Schwinn catalog .

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Restoring a vintage 1983 schwinn le tour.

A Short History of the Schwinn Le Tour

The 1983 le tour specifications, the seat and seatpost, the shifter group, rear freewheel and axle, brakes, handlebars, and stem, ready for the road, 35 comments:.

Just bought a 1983 Super Le Tour. Great info and good to know where this bike may have been made

Thanks for the post. Bought mine in 1984 and after all these years the tube markings are gone. Everything else still there though! Same handlebar, chrome-moly sticker, etc... (#SC300132) Wish I could pin down the model for certain, I think it was a Le Tour.

According to your serial number (presume it is SC300132) this would be either a Le Tour or Super Le Tour (S) produced in the month of March (C) in 1983 (3). The rest of the numbers are unique. As above the frame is probably produced in Mississippi.

Thanks for the article Douglas. Great information and pictures! I'm hoping to be the proud owner of a one owner 1983 Le Tour tomorrow. It appears to be all original except for the pedals and rear brakes. I would like to replace the pedals with the originals. Are they fairly easy to find? Any idea if the Le Tour had it's own style of pedal? Thanks, Mike

I bought a 1984 Le Tour at a garage sale and have been slowly working on it. I really like the bike. What do you know about the service of the bearings and freewheel? Everything is running great, I just want to be proactive in keeping it that way! This is my first road bike and first vintage bike.

This just depends on how much the bike has been ridden. The bearing grease is surely dried up by now and should be regreased (wheels and bottom bracket at least). If the tires and tubes have not been changed in years, you may want to replace them. Otherwise, you will get flats. This is a nuisiance during rides. The rubber degrades over time. But if they are less than 10 years old, they are probably okay.

I just pulled my 1982 LeTour out of the basement. Great shape and I loved riding it. Loved learning about the history of Schwinn and this bike. As I’m “getting up there,” I may sell it.

I gave this reconditioned Le Tour to my son and he uses it for commuting to work. He loves it and gets all kinds of positive comments. I still ride my old Raleigh that is another post, but I modified it significantly so it was comfortable for me to ride. I may to an article on the changes.

I'm working on a customer's Schwinn. It was recovered from being stolen and hired me to restore the bike. It is definitely a Schwinn but the model is scraped up. It has chrome chain/seat stays and forks. Serial number 1A000699 and the badge shows 3100 / MIJ. I have searched the googles and can't narrow down make and year. The Crank is a Super Maxy with a date code of J-8 which should bring it to 1990. But this looks like a 1970's era paramount with downtube shifters..

You might look at the following website. It has some components and pictures. Many are not in original condition. https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_paramountregistry.html#1985 Some 1980s Paramounts were made in Japan. What are the other components. Sometimes you can review the Schwinn catalogs and pinpoint the model. Waterford Bikes (formerly the factory producing Paramount models) has a good listing of images from all the catalogues.

You're the first person with similar serial number my la tour starting with a number 2A01245 1983 did you find any more info. Great bike ride about 500 miles allready this year.

According to the Schwinn Information Bulletin on serial numbers your Le Tour serial number should start with an S. Are you sure the 2 is not an S. If the 2 is an S, then your bike was made in January 1980. This is a really nice riding classic bike.

greeting Douglas i was doing research on my Le Tour that i recently purchased and it also has a serial number on that starts with a 2F02803 I also thought my bike was mfg. in June 1980.. no mistake it is clearly a number. "2"

The F is somewhat unusual. Usually the LeTours are S, J or G depending on the country of production. Could it be a J. This would mean built in Japan. Another way to define the year you can look at the catalogs and identify the component groups that are identical to your bike. I hope this helps.

Thanks for responding to my post. I have looked over the serial numbers and yes starts with 2 followed by F. the components seem to be consistent with a 1980s bike front and rear derailleur down tube shifters all marked Shimano Altus. front hub is a approved Schwinn and rear hub Shimano, but for some reason the rims are alloy Weinmann and brakes are also Weinmann side pulls. the reason i purchased was the color it is in the sandpiper color like the one you have with brown Schwinn lettering on the down tube very attractive bike.

If you could send some images of the components, I might be able to date the bike. From the components you have listed it seems to be 1980s. Email is [email protected]

Thank you for your reply and recommendations. I’m at a loss since I have went thru all the photos and information. The other components are SR Road Champion Japan handlebars Double butted 4130 sticker Red/chrome lined stickers wrapped around the chain stay/ seat stay/ seat tube SR seat post Dia-compe brakes with quick release Round reflectors Shimano Altus Downtube shifters(friction) SR Stem Red/Gold lined Schwinn logo on downtube. No logo on top tube

Well I found it. 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8.

Great! Glad you found it. Believe it or not I am working on a 1988 Voyageur right now so the components sounded really familiar. I will have a posting up in about a month. Nice bikes!

I just bought a yellow Le Tour on ebay for $71.00. It definitely was made in Japan and in my research I think it was made in 1974. The chrome was in great shape but the front forks bearly turned and the wheels would spin slow. I pulled the forks and crank and the grease was like gum. Also did front and rear bearings and replaced all cables. Put new black tape on the handlebars and bought a buffer/polisher for my drill and polished all the chrome. I'm 61 years old and I feel like I'm 15 in high school again. Up every morning knocking out 6+ miles. Great COVID project.

Riding a bike is about as safe as it gets during the COVID crisis. The Le Tours are not the lightest bike of the era, but they are really designed well for riding. My son has the one I refinished and loves it. Thanks for the great comment.

Hi Doug, My bike collection is starting to mirror yours, as I just picked up a Schwinn LeTour, S/N SC211040, and a 1988 Schwinn Tempo, as a Father/Son combo sale for $120.00 My LeTour has the older style decals and chromed steel rims made by UKARIM. the kickstand is non-descript, except for the "Japan" cast into it. I am glad that I had 2 extra gumwall tires from last year, as prices are through the roof, now.I also have a 1972 Raleigh Record and a 1950 Raleigh Tourist, among others. I did get a few extra 26X1-3/8 Michelin's from Chain Reaction Cycle for $6.77 for blackwalls.

According to your serial number, this is probably a 1982 Schwinn Le Tour built in March. It was probably made in USA. In fact, it may have been among the first to be made in the new factory in Greenville, but Chicago is also a possibility. The rims have me puzzled, as most of the Le Tours had alloy rims. Perhaps they are after market.

Muy linda bicicleta! Tengo un Le Tour 3 completamente original como salió de fabrica! Saludos!

Doug I read you talk about the Letour being made in Japan the in the Chicago Plant until 1983. I have a lugged Schwinn Mountain bike frame that has a serial number BS367823 that by the Schwinn serial code is February 1981 but by the Asian Serial number Guide is taken as 1983. This has been taken by a fellow T-Mar as being a serial number system used for frames made in Japan. From what I have seen another ASNG format refers to the Letour SyMnnnn but of course this did carry on to frames made in the Chicago plant in the late 1970`s. The discussion I have had with others comes to saying the frame I have is a 1983 manufacture. T-Mar does state he has no idea of what USA manufacturers used as SN formats. I see also Paramount manufactured at Chicago as well. A direct discussion we could have via email before we go to a public posting. I trust you are well and keeping sake, Kind regards Les Cook

Yes. Please contact me if you like. My email is in the about me page. I don't think Schwinn made "mountain" bikes until 1983. Send pictures if you like. See this link for 1983 Sierra which is lugged. https://bikehistory.org/catalogs/1983.html

Hello Doug, I also have a Schwinn Le Tour. The SN is SH303873, so it seems it was made in Aug 1983. I bought it used, was riding for a while but for the last 20 years it was sitting in my basement because I have a mountain bike. I'm planning to use this road bike for a 18-mile triathlon distance, so I want to replace tires and tubes myself and then bring it for a tune up to a shop. But I don't know the size of tires I need. My measurement of the wheel diameter gave me 25.5". Please give me your advice. Thank you!

Please check the last image on my article. You will see my bike has Araya Rims that are 27X 1 1/4. You will need a 27X 1 1/4 tire (700s will not work) which are available on Amazon but you have to search a bit. The tubes can be standard 700c size as they will fit any similar sized rim. But check your rim as sometimes the wheels have been replaced. A stamp will also be on the existing tire (assuming there is still one one the bike). it's a great riding bike and you will enjoy it once you have it fixed up. The Super Le Tour had 27X 1 1/8 inch tires, but the 27X 1 1/4 should fit. 27 is the rim size and the 1/4 or 1/8 is the tire width.

Hi Doug, I have had an antique Schwinn Sakae Custom Champion 4130 Chromoly that looks to be a 1973. Serial number is F736448 and model looks to be 1737. I realize this is a hard to find bike. It was in my storage building until recently. It is now in my livingroom to keep it dry. In good condition and mint green. The paint original. Just wondering if you have an ideal of it's value. I used to ride but currently on disability and would be frightened to try now with all my physical problems. Your post with the catalog was so informative. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much, Linda

Your bike is a 1977.

This is a 1983. The 1977s had only 5 gears and this one has 6. All the other components also match the 1983 version that is in the Schwinn catalog. As I said, it was likely produced in Mississippi.

I would consider the fact when the chicago plant was shutting down, parts that were left over might have been used to build bikes just to use up inventory, meaning there could be different varations of the 83 la tour based on parts on hand (food for thought) I a 1983 thats different then what everybody describes

This is very true. They did ship a bunch of parts to Mississippi. This included stickers so they may also be a bit different.

There is a lot of information on Schwinn bikes on bikehistory.org, and on thecabe.com. Schwinn serial numbers are confusing. The guy with the F73xxx serial number has a June 1977 frame. To the lady thinking she may have a valuable old Le Tour, sorry, but likely worth $100 +|- depending on condition. The Le Tours were made in Japan 73-78 then brought back to Chicago, but built with 1020 steel, not 4130 cro-moly. When production moved to Greenville in 1983, the Le Tours were again made with 4130 cro-moly steel.

The Schwinn Le Tour is a triathlon/road bike with an aluminum, chromoly, steel and carbon Schwinn N'Litened / Label / Black Label frame. The frame comes in colors like red, blue and white.

Originally released in 1995, there are 16 versions of this bike. Due to the frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 25 pounds. The Le Tour is fully rigid.

The Le Tour comes with Road Mix and Shimano components, including a chromoly, aluminum, Road Tuned, Kalloy, FSA ST-OS190 Schwinn Road Tuned stem, a steel, integrated, threadless, Tien Hsin FSA headset and dual-control Shimano shifters.

The Le Tour has 7,9,8,10 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

It comes with Schwinn, Cheng Shin, Continental Ultra Sport, Kenda K-193 Schwalbe Blizzard tires (622mm x NaN) and Araya SP-30, Jalco DRX2000, Formula, Mavic, Weinman SP-17, Shawla, Alex 280 rims.

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great report. i had been looking at BD's Schwinn bikes and ended up getting a Fuji Touring bike off from Craigs list a few weeks ago. How does this bike compare to your other bike, which i assume may be aluminum. Its been a long time since i have had an aluminum bike and may take the leap again.

sport7 said: great report. i had been looking at BD's Schwinn bikes and ended up getting a Fuji Touring bike off from Craigs list a few weeks ago. How does this bike compare to your other bike, which i assume may be aluminum. Its been a long time since i have had an aluminum bike and may take the leap again. Click to expand...

Opus51569 said: Correct. My other bike is a SCOTT Speedster S30 that I bought in 2009. I bought it new for just about $1100. From what I can tell thus far, that extra money bought: The same shifter/RD/FD: Shimano 105 Less weight: The Speedster is probably 20lbs. Lower spoke count: The Schwinn is 32/32. The SCOTT is 24/20. Frankly, as a Clydesdale, I prefer the larger count. I recently popped my first spoke on the 24 and had to have it replaced. There's now a hop in the rim that can't be trued out. Quieter hubs: Better brakes: The Speedster also has Tektros, but I think they are a bit further up the product line. Less clearance: The Speedster can barely fit 25mm tires. I had a set of 25mm Krylions on it and recently switched back to 23s because I was afraid of the lack of clearance. More noise: I can more readily here the drivetrain on the Speedster. The sound of it is a bit more "tinny" Less versatility: The Speedster doesn't have rack or fender mounts. It is meant to be a road bike. A carbon fork: The Schwinn has a straight blade steel fork. I hope this helps. Click to expand...

No problem. The only thing I would add is that with low spoke count wheels there's a better chance that a broken spoke could require more than a simple replacement. When I popped the spoke on the Speedster, it carried enough tension that it actually pulled the rim out of round. It's true from side to side, but there aren't enough spokes to pull the rim completely round again. A 48 spoke is a monster, but I'd suggest a 32 spoke if you are anywhere near 200lbs. JMHO.

After a few more miles... Up to about 50 miles on the Schwinn thus far. Here's an update: 1.) The rear wheel has maintained spoke tension but a small wobble seems to be appearing again. It's not enough to worry about truing, but I will keep an eye on it to see if it worsens. 2.) The durability (or lack thereof) of the paint is disappointing. I expected cable rub on either side of the head tube to eventually wear down the paint, but not after 50 miles. Aside from that, the rest of the bike continues to perform well.

Approaching 100 miles Sorry, I don't have an exact mileage. I only have one computer and it's on the Speedster. Wheels - so far, so good. I had to made a few more very minor adjustments to spoke tensions on the rear NDS. Those are now holding and the rims are holding true. Hub - I joked before about the pawls being a motivator to keep pedaling. It turns out to really be the case. I ride a lot of relatively flat roads and trails and tend to pedal/coast. I've found with the Schwinn I do less intentional coasting and spin more. Saddle - I tried out the stock Schwinn saddle. It is too narrow for my Clyde butt, so I went back to the Terry instead. Bar tape - The bar tape is rubbery and doesn't provide much in the way of shock absorption. At some point down the road I'll likely pick up some cork tape and just wrap it over the Schwinn tape to provide some extra padding. Cockpit - I think I've confirmed that I'll need a 0 offset post soon to allow the saddle to come forward just a bit. I high angle I have with the adjustable stem works, so I can replace it with a one-piece angled stem at some point when money allows. I've been focusing mostly on the negatives but notice that most of these are comfort/preference issues that are specific to me and how I like to ride. All-in-all, the bike is running well with no mechanical problems/issues to report.

Nice write-up, and glad you're happy with the bike. Weight isn't something to worry too much about for a bike like this - my Gunnar is along these lines and is a heavy bike. But it's a fun bike, and the one that's had more rides than the (comparatively) lightweight road bike. Enjoy it! PS - I've got some clear frame protectors on that spot on the headtube where cable housings would rub. LBS had 'em, just clear dots about the size of a dime. A chain protector over the chainstay would be a good idea too, if it doesn't already have one.

kykr13 said: Nice write-up, and glad you're happy with the bike. Weight isn't something to worry too much about for a bike like this - my Gunnar is along these lines and is a heavy bike. But it's a fun bike, and the one that's had more rides than the (comparatively) lightweight road bike. Enjoy it! PS - I've got some clear frame protectors on that spot on the headtube where cable housings would rub. LBS had 'em, just clear dots about the size of a dime. A chain protector over the chainstay would be a good idea too, if it doesn't already have one. Click to expand...

Is it still good?

It is. Got a gift certificate to Amazon as a birthday gift and used it to purchase some of the items I mentioned in earlier posts to complete the transition to a commuter rig: Civia seat post - 0 offset Ritchey 30 degree stem Planet Bike fenders Kool Stop brake pads I just finished installing them, but the lap around the block test was good. The stem and post have shortened the cockpit considerably. Before these changes, the bike was running well. I am still pleased with how smooth and quiet it is on the road. I'll post and updated ride report and some new pics soon.

I purchased one a few months back and couldnt be happier with it. Its a hell of a bike for $700 and Ive had zero issued in about 200 miles. I worked in a shop in the late 80s early 90s and rode custom Paramounts and Bianchis, this isnt one of those, but its a good deal and I'd recommend it to anyone not looking for a bantam weight race rig of course.

So far so good The Legacy continues to perform very well. The only adjustment that I needed to make was to the headset. I had some play in it after swapping out the stem. The addition of a 5mm spacer took care of it. As promised, here is a more recent pic of the bike the way it's configured now as a commuter rig.

Rack mounting on your bike EDIT: Sorry, I just read your report more carefully and found you mentioned having to use the P-clips on the upper seat stay. Hi Opus, I'm helping an acquaintance purchase a bike and like everything I see as far as value and components in the LeTour Legacy. What I don't know is are there braze-ons for mounting the rear rack on the upper part of the seat stay or did you have to use clamps? Thanks, Mike

2KSport said: EDIT: Sorry, I just read your report more carefully and found you mentioned having to use the P-clips on the upper seat stay. Hi Opus, I'm helping an acquaintance purchase a bike and like everything I see as far as value and components in the LeTour Legacy. What I don't know is are there braze-ons for mounting the rear rack on the upper part of the seat stay or did you have to use clamps? Thanks, Mike Click to expand...

Which fender model did you put on ? thanks for the writeup, i got same bike and am looking to put some fenders for winter, which fenders did you use ?

petyanca said: thanks for the writeup, i got same bike and am looking to put some fenders for winter, which fenders did you use ? Click to expand...

Yes I saw they were planet bike, i was thinking which model since they make plenty, my guess is cascadia? On a different note, I was inspecting the fork and rear triangle as to how to mount fenders, and I have noticed that on the rear triangle on the right side near where two tubes join they have a flat area on the inside (opposite side of fender mounting hole), whereas on the left side of the frame the tubes are round without flat areas. Would you mind checking of your bike have these flat spots ?

Mine are the "Hardcore" model. Yep, I have a flattened section on my drive-side seat stay as well. I assume it's for chain clearance, but I don't know for sure.

Nice write up, very informative and enjoyable. Do you still have the bike? update?

I do. Though, it's stripped to the frame at the moment. I'm thinking of painting it. The plan is to build it back up as a 1X10 runabout this summer if I have the time.

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Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 Specifications

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The Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 was produced in the late 1970s. It was a 10-speed bike that was popular for road racing and travel. The bike is still in circulation for those who have taken good care of them. Replacement parts are fairly readily available as Schwinn tries to use similar parts when upgrading bike production.

Production and Color

The Super Le Tour 12.2 was manufactured in Japan for Schwinn. It was produced in multiple colors: sky blue, opaque red, and silver mist. These are the most common colors to still find in circulation, though some have had the bikes customized with newer Schwinn colors.

Gears and Tires

The gear range for the 10 gears is 38 to 100. This bike was built with a Shimano 600 rear derailleur for changing gears. The front derailleur is a Shimano 60. The wheel size on the bike is 27-inch by 1 1/4 inches. The tires are tube tires with an outside slick.

Schwinn made this with a chrome-moly lugged frame. It has a double-butted top and bottom tubes giving the frame more strength and support. The front fork is tubular and chrome-tipped. The frame sizes can as 21-inch, 23-inch and 25-inch. The bike was manufactured only as a men's bike with solely the straight crossbar option. By 1978, Schwinn began making a ladies version of the bike, but that is considered a 12.3 version.

The stem of the bike is alloy, making it lighter than other bikes of the time. The Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 came standard with racing handlebars. The brakes were side-pull Compe G brakes without suicide levers. You can sometimes find a model that has added the secondary brake suicide lever at the top of the bar. This allows for more upright riding.

The rims for the bike were aluminum. This makes them slightly heavier than modern rims but also better to fix. Aluminum rims can be reset and trued even after being bent. More modern, light rims do not have the integrity to be bent back into shape and maintain the integrity of the weight load.

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Not that the bike is rare, but it is increasingly difficult for us to source and rebuild classic road bikes for sub-$400. Schwinn Le Tour, made in the USA, True Temper (like a shovel!) Must be one of the last non-Paramount lugged frames Schwinn made in the US. Indexed Suntour. New Cane Creek hoods, gumwalls, tubes, alloy road VP pedals, cork tape, Blackburn saddle, Cane Creek brake pads, Jagwire cable and housing, KMC chain. Now, some will say, “big deal! VP pedals, Cane Creek, Blackburn saddle, KMC chain...” Well, it ain’t fancy but it is a wide delta between what we do and a not uncommon Craigslist flip Duro tire, Endzone saddle, no hoods, hybrid pedals, hard ass black brake pads, galvanized cables with unlined housing, cheap chain suicide lever stemshifter. #notrichjustrad $395 57 CM #soapboxing

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If you are love cars and you have a boatload of cash, you are likely to start spending money on vintage cars at some point. Even though you might have the latest Lamborghini or Ferrari, there is this unique appeal that a 1970 Mercedes Benz possesses, and you would want to have it parked in your garage. This practice also applies to wine lovers. A 1960 vintage is better than an expensive Hennessy. Although this doesn’t apply to most cyclers, some cyclers enjoy reading, researching, and even buying old bicycles. If you are one of such cyclers, you should know about the particular Schwinn Super Le Tour model manufactured between 1974 and the late 1980s. These bike models guided multiple cycling champions to victory, and it was a piece of much sought-after equipment in the late 1970s and 1980s. Even though Schwinn no longer produces this bike, it is still in circulation today, and you can get one if you are lucky enough to find it. This particular review will take a different dimension from our regular reviews. We will explain the different Super Le Tour models produced during this period.

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1974 Super Le Tour Model

The 1974 model had a lightweight frame fitted with butted top and bottom tubes. It also had quick-release aluminum alloy hubs, and the crankset was also made from aluminum alloy. It utilized alloy caliper brakes and puff gum wall tires.

1975 Super Le Tour Model

The 1975 model had a steel lugged frame with single butted tubes. It utilized Araya alloy steel tubular rims and large flange aluminum alloy hubs. They had high-pressure clincher-type tires and an aluminum alloy crankset.

1976 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a lightweight, steel-lugged frame with single butted tubes. It came with dual brakes and an aluminum alloy double plateau crankset. They utilized Araya alloy steel tubular rims and quick-release hubs.

1977 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a lugged frame along with HP sports Touring gum wall tires. The wheels were Araya steel tubular rims, and they had special gear and derailleurs. It was made with a racing-style saddle.

1978 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a hand-made frame and a tubular chrome-plated front fork. It utilized aluminum alloy rims and large flange quick-release hubs. The model also had Shimano derailleurs and Compe G side pull.

1979 Super Le Tour Model

The 1979 model was made with a lightweight frame with carbon steel material. It also utilized Shimano derailleurs and high-pressure touring tires. The bike was built for durability.

1980 Super Le Tour Model

The 1980 model was the pickup model for the Super Le Tour. It was lightweight, responsive, and rugged. It has a self-centering rear derailleur with a cassette freewheel. It also had a rugged lug frame designed for durability.

1981 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a carbon steel frame along with Shimano Altus ST derailleurs. The tires were HP Sports Touring, and the hubs were Schwinn’s large flange with quick release. It also had a 2-inch fork rake

1982 Super Le Tour Model

This model had 12 speeds and a carbon steel frame that made it a super cycle. It had Shimano Altus LT derailleurs, and the tires were a 300-gram super record. The rims were UKAI alloy boxes.

1983 Super Le Tour Model

The 1983 model had a full 4130 chrome-moly frame along with a 12-speed gear. The model also came with HP sport touring tires and Sugino Aero 5 crankset. It also had Shimano Altus ST derailleurs.

1984 Super Le Tour Model

This model had a lightweight carbon fiber frame and ARX derailleurs. It also had front and rear quick-release hubs and brakes with drill levers.

1985 Super Le Tour Model

This particular model was designed for young adults and students. It utilized lightweight, 4130 chrome moly double primary tubes and hi-tensile steel blades. It also utilized ARX derailleurs and levers.

The Schwinn Le Tour was a success back in the days, and it helped any cyclists attain victory. It was a well-accepted model, and it led the company Schwinn company to financial success before they finally closed shop in 1992. Although the Super Le Tour Model is out of the market, you can still buy them if you know where to look. However, you should make sure you have enough cash because vintage items are always more expensive than modern ones. If you think of getting this vintage bicycle and you have the means, you should go for it. Cheers!

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Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
Have fun time with a very friendly local;
+ Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

Drop-off at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
+ Russian lunch in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

Every day each car in Moscow metro passes more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
Moscow subway system is the 5th in the intensity of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is 90 seconds .

What you get:

+ A friend in Moscow.
+ Private & customized Moscow tour.
+ An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
+ An authentic experience of local life.
+ Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
+ Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
+ A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
+ Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
+ Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Free Cancellation
Duration: 3 Hrs
Language: English
Departure Time : 10:00 AM
Departure Details : Karl Marks Monument on Revolution Square, metro stop: Square of Revolution
Return Details : Metro Smolenskaya
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

Local English-speaking guide

Pancake snack and drink

Additional food and drinks

Tickets for public transport

Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Tips and gratuities for the guide

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people

Traveler Reviews

This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

We did the tour with Anna her knowledge and understanding of the History surrounding the metro brought the tour alive. Well done Anna!

This tour was amazing!

Anna was a great tour guide. She gave us heaps of interesting information, was very friendly, and very kindly showed us how to get to our next tour.

Amazing beauty and history.

An excellent tour helped by an absolutely amazing guide. Anna gave a great insight into the history of the metro helped by additional material she had prepared.

great tour and guide - thanks again

great will do it again, Miriam ke was very good as a guide she has lived here all here life so knew every interesting detail.a good day

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

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Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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