Bricknd’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

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Brinknd’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour Aero’d out!

  • YEAR: 1974 or 1975MAKE: Schwinn
  • MODEL: Le Tour
  • SEAT: original (replaced a few springs and added some padding)
  • HANDLEBARS: Original Schwinn Drop with Scott Clip-on Aero bars
  • RIMS: Original 27 x 1 ¼
  • TIRES: New white wall 27 x 1 ¼ Kenda
  • PEDALS: Original with NOS Schwinn Toe Clips
  • Front Derailleur: Original Le Tour
  • Rear Derailleur: Original Le Tour GT 400
  • STANDOVER HEIGHT: 35 inches
  • BRAKES: original Schwinn center pull
  • BRAKE AND SHIFTER cables: New

I bought this bike off of an Ebay auction for a total of $65.00 from an Ebay shop in Chesterton, Indiana. My sister happened to live nearby and timing for a visit from her was perfect -so I saved on the shipping Ebay shipping cost.

I repacked the bearings, took off a few parts, added a few parts, cleaned a few parts, and the bike is a great ride. The bike’s original paint has a few “Wear and Tear” marks, but those just add a “rode hard” distinguished look.

Thank You,

Bricknd

Thanks Bricknd

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  • Peter D.

    Nice ride! I have an 81 Le Tour that I have to find time to post. Those tires look real great! (where did you get them?) Thanks!

  • Bricknd

    Tires: 2 27 x 1 1/4 Kenda whitewalls, 2 rim strips, and 2 tubes as a package deal from Ebay for around 27.95 plus shipping.

  • Steve Howell

    I have a ’74 le tour exactly like it,found at a thrift store (weathered & unuseable) for $9.00;$250.00 or so later,it’s practicly a new bike & rides great!(complete Dis and Re-assembily and lots of new parts.

  • Phil

    Not that it matters now, but in ’74 or ’75 I bought a LeTour in this color, rode it through college. Got stolen the night before finals started in 1980, bummer.
    JEO2123 was the serial number. Anybody seen that frame?