Tyler L’s 1987 Schwinn Le Tour

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I’ve got time for one more post today, so why not another Le Tour. This is Tyler L’s ’87 Le Tour complete with triple chainring crank, fenders, rack and a proven touring resume.

1987 Schwinn Le Tour

I got this bike last, bitty cold, January in a shop on Chicago’s north side. Everything was stock when I bought it unti I added fenders, a rack, and a nice Brooks saddle. It even came with threads for a third chainring (they weren’t kidding when they marketed it as a touring bike). I’ve toured it through the mountains of Kentucky, Tennessee and a wee bit of North Carolina without any problems at all. I’ve just taken it apart to clean and re-grease all the moving parts, and we’ll surely be heading out to Colorado come next summer! Keep up the good work on the gallery!

Thanks Tyler

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  • http://brendonreedphoto.co Brendon

    I know I’m a couple years late, but, I have this exact bike! (pictured below) It’s fantastic – I got it for $30 and completely rebuilt and cleaned it. Also added a Brooks, cloth shellac’d diamond wrap, among other things. I have been looking to add a third chainring, so I am curious how the owner accomplished that. I always figured I would have to upgrade the entire crank, but perhaps can just install a third chainring? (30t? or what is the best size?).