John’s Schwinn Le Tour III

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It has been suggested by a loyal reader/contributer that I declare June Schwinn Month. I’m not sure about the whole month, but I am going to finish this week with ALL SCHWINNS. Now I expect all you non-Schwinn owners to come out and represent yourselves in July.

Today’s Schwinn adds yet another hue to the rainbow of fruit flavor we have begun to amass with all these Schwinn entries. This Le Tour III, sent in by John of OTiS the Omega fame, mixes old and new very nicely. Some chrome cable clamps on that top tube would be icing on the cake.

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Rescued this Le Tour 3 from a decade of neglect. Tore it all apart and added aero brakes, a Felt brand racing saddle and a leftover crank from a Peugeot. Very responsive bike and for it’s age, it is very light weight. This one is named Bob in order to properly honor the winner of last months competition. I see that there were 2 winners but trying to ride that gorgeous Suteki with no pedals is a trick that even I could not pull off.

Thanks John

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  • Angel

    I love this bike!!! wow does it take me back
    congrats its beautifull!!!

  • Marla Black

    I was searching to see how much these bikes are worth, because I want to seel them. I have two of these. Haven’t been rode since very early 80’s. Not many miles on them. Anyone interested or know of anyone? please help! You will have to pay for shipping. My location: Bakesfield, California

  • funkyjohnhuie

    WOW. this is so great!

    i JUST bought this bike for $20 at a garage sale, and i totally want to do this bike up!

    how do I clean the little rust spots and shine it up like the one above?

    also, some of the painted spots have nicks in them, any suggestions for those?

    i’m very excited about my “new” bike!

  • Eric Smolik

    Question? I have an old Le Tour in blue like Melissa has, and would like to know if back in the 70’s if the chain goes through the rear deraileur like a modern road bike. Having all sorts of difficulty where something is just not right.