The Le tour was introduced in 1974 it was the only Schwinn bike with a lugged frame other than the Paramount which was their limited top of the line model. the first years they were made in Japan by Panasonic, which was a quality builder. Once Schwinn had the tooling to mass produce this type of frame it was brought back to Chicago. I have a 75 Le Tour with all modern components and it blows alot of new bikes out of the water! these things are truly bomb proof! be proud you have a quality bike!
Dude..yeah, the bike is a relic (like the video) lol ..but you don't need to spend the dough on a new cookie cutter bike from Taiwan...That bike has more style and is gorgeous !! I just bought an original owner black 1981 super le tour like yours at a garage sale, I cleaned and regreased the bearings, polished up the paint, threw some vintage 27" knobbies on it for some attitude and that bike rides so nice I can't believe how nice that bike rides, I absolutely love it ! it is so comfortable ! Everywhere I ride that thing, people dig it ! ....take good care of that gem you have there ! Clean and regrease it's bearings if it hasn't been done...you will love it !
Very nice Le Tour example, as another viewer mentioned, in 1978 the Le Tour, Superior and Traveler were built in the Panasonic Plant in Japan, they were listed in the 1978 Schwinn Catalog as "Schwinn Approved" The early Japanese frames were labeled as Schwinn Approved "Made in Japan for the Schwinn Bicycle Company" These bikes proved to be a great addition to the Schwinn Lightweight category. below is some details as seen on Wikipedia With their aging product line, Schwinn failed to dominate the huge sport bike boom of 1971-1975, which saw millions of 10-speed bicycles sold to new cyclists. Schwinn did allow some dealers to sell imported road racing bikes, and by 1973 was using the Schwinn name on the Le Tour, a Japanese-made low-cost sport/touring 10-speed bicycle. Schwinn developed strong trading relationships with two Japanese bicycle manufacturers in particular, Bridgestone and National/Panasonic. Though these met initial dealer resistance as "imports" and were not included in the Schwinn consumer catalog, it was soon realized that the Panasonic and Bridgestone 'Schwinn' bicycles were fully the equal of the American-made versions in quality and performance. Schwinn soon had a range of low, mid- and upper-level bicycles all imported from Japan. Schwinn's standard road bike model from Panasonic was the World Traveler, which had a high-quality lugged steel frame and Shimano components. Schwinn also marketed a top-shelf touring model from Panasonic, the World Voyager, lugged with butted Tange chrome-molybdenum alloy tubing, Shimano derailleurs, and SunTour bar-end shifters, a serious challenge to the Paramount series at half the price.
This is a 1980 super letour that was built in Chicago. I have the same in cloud white. You can find it in the 1980 schwinn catalog where it specifically states it was made in Chicago. If it were made before 1979 it would be a super letour II or 12.2
@@expensivething2657 That is correct, the 1980 Super Le Tour was manufactured in Chicago and came in 2 colors, very nice bikes now and then 👍🚲 1980 Catalog description 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. Men's frame sizes D21-9 21" D23-9 23" D25-9 25" Color: Black Sable and Summer Cloud White
I have my LeTour that I bought new in 1975. A beautiful bike, red, kept in my living room until I got married in '78, then relegated to the guest bedroom, recent years hanging in the pantry - ridden only occasionally these days. Did put on new tires a couple of years ago. When I do ride it, the bike really gets attention. I have five Schwinns, one newer than the red LeTour. My newest is a Schwinn LeTour Tourist (whatever that is) and on this one I replaced the drop bars with a Velo Orange 'Tourist' bar and levers from them. Rides nice, think I'll do the same to my red LeTour. Make a 'town bike' out of it. LeTours forever! Thanks for your post.
Great memories. I had a Super Le Tour and rode it 15 to 20 miles a day for 2 years. It never let me down. I lived in San Diego and used it as daily transportation to work and the beach. I miss it. Enjoy!
I have an identical black Schwinn Super Letour 12-speed, purchased new in 1980. Mine still has the original Schwinn toe clips and white leather straps on the pedals. I had to buy a kick stand for it, as they weren't standard equipment. A vintage Schwinn head light/ tail light/ rear-mounted generator set and a black Cannondale rear seat bag complete the package. If you ever want to try your hand at serious maintenance / overhaul, buy yourself a copy of Glenn's Complete Bicycle Manual. It's from 1973, however the information is still very relevant, especially for vintage road bikes. My copy has been very well-used! Replacement parts for the LeTours are becoming harder-to-find, though. As stated earlier, bikes like ours have a "cool factor" ...not seen every day. I'll never sell mine, and there have been offers. You have a beautiful bicycle! Congrats!
I bought mine brand new in 1978 but it's 10 spd. same deal black with toe clips etc. No kick stand though. Replacing rear axle on it now since it was bent, What are you using for tires.? I still have the originals, Super Record HP with the red label 95PSI. But the rear has a small cut on the side so I have to do something about that.
Former shop owner and Schwinn dealer here. Sorry to disillusion you but that model was built by Panasonic in Japan. the two labels saying Chicago were used even on the Japanese Schwinns. It is confusing. The bike only said Japan in one very small place that is sometimes missing or obscured. If you contact Waterford Cycles which is owned by Richard Schwinn and give them the serial number they can clarify or just check with the vintage schwinn groups online: waterfordbikes.com/w/ The lugged frames at that time were NOT built in the USA except on the Schwinn Paramounts. You have a VERY fine bike there. I used to own one and it was much lighter than the Schwin built Super Sport which was fillet brazed Chrome Moly. Your lugged frame with smaller standard Bottom bracket is a huge plus. If you research the bike you will have no trouble discovering that the frames was actually built in Japan. Ciao!
And a lot of people say the Panasonic factory made the best frames (or Japan in general). I know a few purest cyclists who only ride vintage Japan frames and matching components.
That bike is newer than 1978 because from '76-'78 or '79 it was a Super Le Tour 12.2 and they were Schwinn approved made in Japan. After that they dropped the 12.2 part of the name.
Once you get used to riding the bike regularly, and get your cardio fitness in decent shape, there will be little need to shift gears, except on steeper hills. The bike was built as a true touring model, so the stock gearing is a bit low, which allows for leaving the bike in the highest gear most of the time. The bearings on these bikes are so incredibly smooth that it's easy to maintain a touring speed of 15-18 mph on level ground without being an athlete, and without being 'tucked-down" on the lower bar. These are truly great bikes that were designed for exactly what their name suggests; Touring.
I have a Schwinn Voyaguer '89. Love it. Schwinn made bikes in Chicago until the early 1980's when they contracted to a Japanese company to make the frames, then in the late 1980's they started making bikes in Greenville Mississippi.(Where mine was made).. But the 1980's Schwinn standards were good for all road bikes. And I've read that the welds on these steel frames is stronger than the modern Tig Welding used on so many bikes made today..
Watch some English vids on those roller trainers. It's really tricky to mount and dismount from those. The reason they aren't sold in the US is because of the potential injury factor. The shifters on the downtube like that were logical for racers crouched down on the handle bars. Moving them up came later. $75 is nothing for the labor to raise them at a bike shop. Owners are reluctant to do that because they bought the bikes for under $100.
i have an old Le Tour bike myself and that thing still rides like a beauty..smooth shifting....the shifters in the bottom once you get used to it its no problem!!!...
Thats a great bike, you don't need a new one, I would love to hear from people who actually toured on these, did the rear wheel hold up ? I just found an 81 model in the same color but from Japan, I really like it but I think it needs a few upgrades to really REALLY use it loaded down ?
You guys with the Mid-1980's Le Tour, Le Tour Luxe's have awesome Bikes!! Schwinn really upgraded things with the Le Tour Bikes by the Mid 80's and they will outperform and give a much more comfortable ride than most Bikes today costing thousand dollars or more. Schwinn really improved the Material and the Build of the Le Tour Frames by the Mid 80's! Do some research in the Serious Biking Forums and you will see, plus you'll find access to the Schwinn Catalogs of the Le Tour's and other Great Schwinn's of the 80's and before, including the Paramounts!!
Cool! I just bought a Schwinn Le Tour the other day. I think it's from the 80's, not quite sure yet. I'm new to cycling and I'm excited to start riding around on it ^^
I have the same identical black Super Le Tour made in Chicago. Bought it in 1979, but likely built in 78' like yours. Except it has the original seat and the original black cloth tape wrapped on the handle bars. Your bike looks like it was never rode! My bike is scratched up, dented and worn from years of use. Your bike must have been kept in a hermedically sealed container for 30+ years? LOL Looks like in almost original mint condition. Was it meticulously maintained, or rarely rode? Congrats.
I have the same identical black Super Le Tour made in Chicago. Bought it in 1979, but likely built in 78' like yours. Except it has the original seat and the original black cloth tape wrapped on the handle bars. Your bike looks like it was never rode! My bike is scratched up, dented and worn from years of use. Your bike must have been kept in a hermedically sealed container for 30+ years? LOL Looks like in almost original mint condition. Was it meticulously maintained, or rarely rode?
That's an awesome bike, congrats. I haven't been on my late 80's (1987??) Schwinn Super Sport for over a decade, but that will soon change! I will finally get in shape, and then I will be riding that awesome bike as much as I can. I too was worried about the shifters on the lower frame rail, but I too got used to it very quickly, and learned to love it.
Nice bike.. I have a 1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour that I bought new when I got of high school.. still going. I also have a new Giant OCR 1 alum with carbon forks and seat post that I bought 5 or so years ago with the fancy shifting.. I would never get rid of the Schwinn. I love the Giant but the Schwinn with gum wall 27 inch tires has the " cool factor " a modern bike cant compare with. As they say in the biking community .. " steel is real " .. best of luck with your cycling.
Hello everyone this is what I have to ask you all help on I have a schwinn 10 speed that the French bracket keeps turning after you quit peddling and I’m pretty sure it’s from the early 80s and I’m not for sure but add anybody get some info about it or how can I find some info about a Swinton speed that way the French bracket keeps turning after you quit peddling some info would be great and why is it so you can shift gears without peddling
Great bike!! I have a 1995 Le Tour which is my favorite bike and one of many that cost much more. The Le Tour is one of Schwinn's best road bikes and still made today. It is one of the lightweight bikes with higher technology. Downtube shifters are cool. Lose the reflectors. New handle bar tape is cheap. Get some toe clips. Upgrade the brakes to RSX or 103's. Upgrade the tires, your #1 best bang for the buck.
hey i got one of those at home its the 11.8 model and it says it was #378 out of chicago. rides like a dream and it weighs absolutely nothing thx for the info on the bike.
That is a beautiful old bicycle, in my opinion, old bikes ride better than new bikes, the steel is far move lively than carbon fiber, or alluminum. if your set on a new bike, contact Gunnar, which is owned by waterford(richard scwhinn)
That is NOT a beautiful old bicycle. It's ok, but personally, I wouldn't ride it. If you noticed the sticker, it's 1024 tubing. Very low end and not lively at all. You can find a cro-moly frame for cheap. Much better ride. That one is in good condition, but seriously, not even a decent bike. I could build a bike off of CraigsList and E-bay that would put that to shame and it would cost about $100.
I ride a Le Tour as well. Go 50-100 mile runs easy. Very smooth ride and would not trade for many of the new $1000 machines. Pass 'em up all the time... BTW, that bike does not look too big for you - matter of fact seems you have the seat way too low. Your legs should be at maximum extension with the balls of your feet on the pedals when at the bottom of your stroke. That's were your power is. Add pedals with a rubber cage so you can use your hamstrings on the upstroke.
I just bought a 1986 Schwinn Le Tour bike. I was wondering how the shifters on the bottom work? And where do you push or pull to get a specific speed? Which way is to go slow and fast? Also about how much do they sell for? Please and Thank You, will appreciate your help.
Wow, I just bought an old Shwinn voyageur touring bike. The fellow said it was made in the 1980's in Chicago. It has Chicago on the front stamp. Where can I find a serial number?? I love this bike. The color is not that great, but it rides really smooth..
I just bought a 1986 Le Tour Schwinn and was wondering how the shifters on the bottom work, what ways make it go which speed? Also about how much do they sell for? Thanks.
hold on to it .. give it a vintage racin / competitive look. toe clips, classic bar tape , drop down the stem, raise the seat post & add a better lookin classic seat , lift the brake cables.. real deal action right there. gEt cReAtiVe..nothin like a true survivor and a victor. Check out : STEEL IS REAL !!! Classic Vintage Road Bikes (faceBook)
***** That is a very nice bike. I hope you keep it for life, even if you get a newer bike. I like seeing this model, because I own a 1976 Super Le Tour 12.2, which was built in Japan by Panasonic. It was one of three years they were built by Panasonic, and were considered very high end, and only one step down from the Paramount (which were custom built in Michigan I think?). Anyway, I love the bike, and have put over 500 miles on it since I bought it. It is an original, like yours, and is beautiful. Araya allow rims (top of the line), stainless steel spokes, stainless steel toe clips with leather straps, a very nice bike. I think I'm going to post a video like you did.
Very beautiful bike 🚲🚲
Looks great! I love the older bikes. They are rolling art
The Le tour was introduced in 1974 it was the only Schwinn bike with a lugged frame other than the Paramount which was their limited top of the line model. the first years they were made in Japan by Panasonic, which was a quality builder. Once Schwinn had the tooling to mass produce this type of frame it was brought back to Chicago. I have a 75 Le Tour with all modern components and it blows alot of new bikes out of the water! these things are truly bomb proof! be proud you have a quality bike!
Sounds like a killer bike...what parts did you update to ? Any pics anywhere ?
Dude..yeah, the bike is a relic (like the video) lol ..but you don't need to spend the dough on a new cookie cutter bike from Taiwan...That bike has more style and is gorgeous !! I just bought an original owner black 1981 super le tour like yours at a garage sale, I cleaned and regreased the bearings, polished up the paint, threw some vintage 27" knobbies on it for some attitude and that bike rides so nice I can't believe how nice that bike rides, I absolutely love it ! it is so comfortable ! Everywhere I ride that thing, people dig it ! ....take good care of that gem you have there ! Clean and regrease it's bearings if it hasn't been done...you will love it !
Very nice Le Tour example, as another viewer mentioned, in 1978 the Le Tour, Superior and Traveler were built in the Panasonic Plant in Japan, they were listed in the 1978 Schwinn Catalog as "Schwinn Approved" The early Japanese frames were labeled as Schwinn Approved "Made in Japan for the Schwinn Bicycle Company" These bikes proved to be a great addition to the Schwinn Lightweight category. below is some details as seen on Wikipedia
With their aging product line, Schwinn failed to dominate the huge sport bike boom of 1971-1975, which saw millions of 10-speed bicycles sold to new cyclists. Schwinn did allow some dealers to sell imported road racing bikes, and by 1973 was using the Schwinn name on the Le Tour, a Japanese-made low-cost sport/touring 10-speed bicycle. Schwinn developed strong trading relationships with two Japanese bicycle manufacturers in particular, Bridgestone and National/Panasonic. Though these met initial dealer resistance as "imports" and were not included in the Schwinn consumer catalog, it was soon realized that the Panasonic and Bridgestone 'Schwinn' bicycles were fully the equal of the American-made versions in quality and performance. Schwinn soon had a range of low, mid- and upper-level bicycles all imported from Japan. Schwinn's standard road bike model from Panasonic was the World Traveler, which had a high-quality lugged steel frame and Shimano components. Schwinn also marketed a top-shelf touring model from Panasonic, the World Voyager, lugged with butted Tange chrome-molybdenum alloy tubing, Shimano derailleurs, and SunTour bar-end shifters, a serious challenge to the Paramount series at half the price.
Thank you for this interesting information 👍
This is a 1980 super letour that was built in Chicago. I have the same in cloud white. You can find it in the 1980 schwinn catalog where it specifically states it was made in Chicago. If it were made before 1979 it would be a super letour II or 12.2
@@expensivething2657 That is correct, the 1980 Super Le Tour was manufactured in Chicago and came in 2 colors, very nice bikes now and then 👍🚲
1980 Catalog description
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.
Men's frame sizes
D21-9 21"
D23-9 23"
D25-9 25"
Color: Black Sable and Summer Cloud White
I have my LeTour that I bought new in 1975. A beautiful bike, red, kept in my living room until I got married in '78, then relegated to the guest bedroom, recent years hanging in the pantry - ridden only occasionally these days. Did put on new tires a couple of years ago. When I do ride it, the bike really gets attention. I have five Schwinns, one newer than the red LeTour. My newest is a Schwinn LeTour Tourist (whatever that is) and on this one I replaced the drop bars with a Velo Orange 'Tourist' bar and levers from them. Rides nice, think I'll do the same to my red LeTour. Make a 'town bike' out of it. LeTours forever! Thanks for your post.
Great memories. I had a Super Le Tour and rode it 15 to 20 miles a day for 2 years. It never let me down. I lived in San Diego and used it as daily transportation to work and the beach. I miss it. Enjoy!
Are they heavy bikes
I have an identical black Schwinn Super Letour 12-speed, purchased new in 1980. Mine still has the original Schwinn toe clips and white leather straps on the pedals. I had to buy a kick stand for it, as they weren't standard equipment. A vintage Schwinn head light/ tail light/ rear-mounted generator set and a black Cannondale rear seat bag complete the package.
If you ever want to try your hand at serious maintenance / overhaul, buy yourself a copy of Glenn's Complete Bicycle Manual. It's from 1973, however the information is still very relevant, especially for vintage road bikes. My copy has been very well-used! Replacement parts for the LeTours are becoming harder-to-find, though.
As stated earlier, bikes like ours have a "cool factor" ...not seen every day. I'll never sell mine, and there have been offers.
You have a beautiful bicycle! Congrats!
I bought mine brand new in 1978 but it's 10 spd. same deal black with toe clips etc. No kick stand though. Replacing rear axle on it now since it was bent, What are you using for tires.? I still have the originals, Super Record HP with the red label 95PSI. But the rear has a small cut on the side so I have to do something about that.
Former shop owner and Schwinn dealer here. Sorry to disillusion you but that model was built by Panasonic in Japan. the two labels saying Chicago were used even on the Japanese Schwinns. It is confusing. The bike only said Japan in one very small place that is sometimes missing or obscured. If you contact Waterford Cycles which is owned by Richard Schwinn and give them the serial number they can clarify or just check with the vintage schwinn groups online: waterfordbikes.com/w/ The lugged frames at that time were NOT built in the USA except on the Schwinn Paramounts. You have a VERY fine bike there. I used to own one and it was much lighter than the Schwin built Super Sport which was fillet brazed Chrome Moly. Your lugged frame with smaller standard Bottom bracket is a huge plus. If you research the bike you will have no trouble discovering that the frames was actually built in Japan. Ciao!
And a lot of people say the Panasonic factory made the best frames (or Japan in general). I know a few purest cyclists who only ride vintage Japan frames and matching components.
That bike is newer than 1978 because from '76-'78 or '79 it was a Super Le Tour 12.2 and they were Schwinn approved made in Japan. After that they dropped the 12.2 part of the name.
Yes, I agree. I bought my Red Schwinn Super LE Tour 12.2 in ‘76. Still have it in great shape. Think I paid $212.00 for it new.
Looks a lot like my 1980 super letour but mine is the cloud white version
Awesome bike btw dont get rid of it
Got my 1980 World Sport 100% stock out after 40,+ years. Oiled and aired it up and off I went. Going to restore it.
Nice job
My favorite bike is still the Super Le Tour that I bought in 1982. What a great bike.
It's old, but guess what people? It rides and lasts longer than A NEW BIKE!!! cool bike! I have a 79 and it rides better than a new one.
Once you get used to riding the bike regularly, and get your cardio fitness in decent shape, there will be little need to shift gears, except on steeper hills. The bike was built as a true touring model, so the stock gearing is a bit low, which allows for leaving the bike in the highest gear most of the time. The bearings on these bikes are so incredibly smooth that it's easy to maintain a touring speed of 15-18 mph on level ground without being an athlete, and without being 'tucked-down" on the lower bar. These are truly great bikes that were designed for exactly what their name suggests; Touring.
True touring model? It doesn't even have a triple.
I have a Schwinn Voyaguer '89. Love it. Schwinn made bikes in Chicago until the early 1980's when they contracted to a Japanese company to make the frames, then in the late 1980's they started making bikes in Greenville Mississippi.(Where mine was made).. But the 1980's Schwinn standards were good for all road bikes. And I've read that the welds on these steel frames is stronger than the modern Tig Welding used on so many bikes made today..
Watch some English vids on those roller trainers. It's really tricky to mount and dismount from those. The reason they aren't sold in the US is because of the potential injury factor. The shifters on the downtube like that were logical for racers crouched down on the handle bars. Moving them up came later. $75 is nothing for the labor to raise them at a bike shop. Owners are reluctant to do that because they bought the bikes for under $100.
i have an old Le Tour bike myself and that thing still rides like a beauty..smooth shifting....the shifters in the bottom once you get used to it its no problem!!!...
Thats a great bike, you don't need a new one, I would love to hear from people who actually toured on these, did the rear wheel hold up ? I just found an 81 model in the same color but from Japan, I really like it but I think it needs a few upgrades to really REALLY use it loaded down ?
You guys with the Mid-1980's Le Tour, Le Tour Luxe's have awesome Bikes!! Schwinn really upgraded things with the Le Tour Bikes by the Mid 80's and they will outperform and give a much more comfortable ride than most Bikes today costing thousand dollars or more. Schwinn really improved the Material and the Build of the Le Tour Frames by the Mid 80's! Do some research in the Serious Biking Forums and you will see, plus you'll find access to the Schwinn Catalogs of the Le Tour's and other Great Schwinn's of the 80's and before, including the Paramounts!!
Looks just like mine but mine is a Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 made in Nov 1980. I brought it May 1983 new.
I have a fully chrome Super Le Tour from 1977, it's a beauty and a joy to ride! Don't know if I'll ever want another bike.
Still got it?
Cool! I just bought a Schwinn Le Tour the other day. I think it's from the 80's, not quite sure yet. I'm new to cycling and I'm excited to start riding around on it ^^
Still riding?
Look up serial mumber
I have the same identical black Super Le Tour made in Chicago. Bought it in 1979, but likely built in 78' like yours. Except it has the original seat and the original black cloth tape wrapped on the handle bars. Your bike looks like it was never rode! My bike is scratched up, dented and worn from years of use. Your bike must have been kept in a hermedically sealed container for 30+ years? LOL Looks like in almost original mint condition. Was it meticulously maintained, or rarely rode? Congrats.
I have the same identical black Super Le Tour made in Chicago. Bought it in 1979, but likely built in 78' like yours. Except it has the original seat and the original black cloth tape wrapped on the handle bars. Your bike looks like it was never rode! My bike is scratched up, dented and worn from years of use. Your bike must have been kept in a hermedically sealed container for 30+ years? LOL Looks like in almost original mint condition. Was it meticulously maintained, or rarely rode?
What is the real difference between this Super Le Tour vs 1980 Voyageur 11.8 vs 1987 World Sport? In 25" black
That's an awesome bike, congrats. I haven't been on my late 80's (1987??) Schwinn Super Sport for over a decade, but that will soon change! I will finally get in shape, and then I will be riding that awesome bike as much as I can. I too was worried about the shifters on the lower frame rail, but I too got used to it very quickly, and learned to love it.
Nice bike.. I have a 1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour that I bought new when I got of high school.. still going. I also have a new Giant OCR 1 alum with carbon forks and seat post that I bought 5 or so years ago with the fancy shifting.. I would never get rid of the Schwinn. I love the Giant but the Schwinn with gum wall 27 inch tires has the " cool factor " a modern bike cant compare with. As they say in the biking community .. " steel is real " .. best of luck with your cycling.
I feel more comfortable riding an older Schwinn Voyageur 11.8. 1987 World Sport road bike and Caloi 19 Supra than newer bikes.😅😂
What light is that attached to the bike
the Le Tour is godlike..they sold for 800 back in 79
Hello everyone this is what I have to ask you all help on I have a schwinn 10 speed that the French bracket keeps turning after you quit peddling and I’m pretty sure it’s from the early 80s and I’m not for sure but add anybody get some info about it or how can I find some info about a Swinton speed that way the French bracket keeps turning after you quit peddling some info would be great and why is it so you can shift gears without peddling
Great bike!!
I have a 1995 Le Tour which is my favorite bike and one of many that cost much more. The Le Tour is one of Schwinn's best road bikes and still made today. It is one of the lightweight bikes with higher technology.
Downtube shifters are cool.
Lose the reflectors.
New handle bar tape is cheap.
Get some toe clips.
Upgrade the brakes to RSX or 103's.
Upgrade the tires, your #1 best bang for the buck.
hey i got one of those at home its the 11.8 model and it says it was #378 out of chicago. rides like a dream and it weighs absolutely nothing thx for the info on the bike.
Yes I still have schwin. Wondering where to get new parts to completly restore all the way down to the stickers. Thanks!
If you found a place with the stickers, let me know please???
Great bike; I had one exactly like it... black w/ red stripes.
I have a schwinn world sport in good condition and I love it.
That is a beautiful old bicycle, in my opinion, old bikes ride better than new bikes, the steel is far move lively than carbon fiber, or alluminum. if your set on a new bike, contact Gunnar, which is owned by waterford(richard scwhinn)
That is NOT a beautiful old bicycle. It's ok, but personally, I wouldn't ride it. If you noticed the sticker, it's 1024 tubing. Very low end and not lively at all. You can find a cro-moly frame for cheap. Much better ride. That one is in good condition, but seriously, not even a decent bike. I could build a bike off of CraigsList and E-bay that would put that to shame and it would cost about $100.
I ride a Le Tour as well. Go 50-100 mile runs easy. Very smooth ride and would not trade for many of the new $1000 machines. Pass 'em up all the time... BTW, that bike does not look too big for you - matter of fact seems you have the seat way too low. Your legs should be at maximum extension with the balls of your feet on the pedals when at the bottom of your stroke. That's were your power is. Add pedals with a rubber cage so you can use your hamstrings on the upstroke.
it's not old and that's when they were built better.
I actually just bought an older bike a chrome plated '77 Super Le Tour 12.2 with the 4130 chromoly frame
I just bought a 1986 Schwinn Le Tour bike. I was wondering how the shifters on the bottom work? And where do you push or pull to get a specific speed? Which way is to go slow and fast? Also about how much do they sell for? Please and Thank You, will appreciate your help.
Geez. Go out and ride it and figure it out. It's not that hard. 12 year olds can do it.
can you tell me wht speed is it,so I can buy the back tire.
Herbert Crespo that bike is a 12 speed
Wow, I just bought an old Shwinn voyageur touring bike. The fellow said it was made in the 1980's in Chicago. It has Chicago on the front stamp. Where can I find a serial number?? I love this bike. The color is not that great, but it rides really smooth..
also- Brooks B17 saddle, and Brooks leather bar tape, or lizard skins bar tape.
I just bought a 1986 Le Tour Schwinn and was wondering how the shifters on the bottom work, what ways make it go which speed? Also about how much do they sell for? Thanks.
great bice
hold on to it .. give it a vintage racin / competitive look. toe clips, classic bar tape , drop down the stem, raise the seat post & add a better lookin classic seat , lift the brake cables.. real deal action right there. gEt cReAtiVe..nothin like a true survivor and a victor.
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Do you still have Bike?
***** That is a very nice bike. I hope you keep it for life, even if you get a newer bike. I like seeing this model, because I own a 1976 Super Le Tour 12.2, which was built in Japan by Panasonic. It was one of three years they were built by Panasonic, and were considered very high end, and only one step down from the Paramount (which were custom built in Michigan I think?). Anyway, I love the bike, and have put over 500 miles on it since I bought it. It is an original, like yours, and is beautiful. Araya allow rims (top of the line), stainless steel spokes, stainless steel toe clips with leather straps, a very nice bike. I think I'm going to post a video like you did.
great "critical mass" bike!
indexed shifting is overrated, it requires frequent adjustments. Friction shifting is a lot simpler, requiring little maintenance.
i just bought a 73voyaguer
Pop the saddle!
7 gears technically... durrr i know