Old Ten Speed Gallery

Rounding off this stellar Week Of Schwinns is this mint, one owner, 1979 Schwinn Le Tour sent in by Dennis in Indiana.  Happy Schwinn Week to all–see ya Monday.

Serial No. S1987515  1680–Head badge  I am the original owner-please don’t kick the tires!

Today’s feature is a, still in the box, KRS Kings Road sent in by Josh in California. Apparently, Josh cannot find anything online about this Japanese 10-speed his dad bought back in 1979. If you have any information about this marque please leave a comment. The OTSG is all about learning. You can also see more pictures on Josh’s Flickr Page.

I was directed here from Bike Forums. I thought you guys might appreciated this. It is a brand new recently opened out of the box 1979 old 10 speed KRS Kings Road from Japan that my dad bought when he was in the military that has never been ridden or even assembled. He acquired two; one red and one silver. I currently ride a red one that is identical to the silver one. If you want pictures of the red one too, I can take some and post them.

Thanks Josh

I’m not sure what to make of today’s selection sent in by Bill. His unridden 1979 Fuji Gran Tourer is amazing to see, but I have to wonder why he never rode it! Is he a shop owner and just happen to find this NOS Fuji lost in a stack of Madones? Foreseeing the future demise of Sun Tour, did he purchase two bikes of the same model and keep one for parts - only to find his Sun Tour components were so durable he never had to cut into his backup? Or did he buy it intending to ride it. Upon taking it home, he found it too small and just never got around to returning it to the store?

Either way, I’m sad he never rode it, but I’m glad it’s unridden.

Unridden 1979 Fuji Gran Tourer 12 Speed. Dia-Compe brakes, Sun-Tour shifters and derailers.

Thanks Bill