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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Restoring a vintage 1983 schwinn le tour.

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A Short History of the Schwinn Le Tour

The 1983 le tour specifications, the seat and seatpost, the shifter group, rear freewheel and axle, brakes, handlebars, and stem, ready for the road, 35 comments:.

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Just bought a 1983 Super Le Tour. Great info and good to know where this bike may have been made

Thanks for the post. Bought mine in 1984 and after all these years the tube markings are gone. Everything else still there though! Same handlebar, chrome-moly sticker, etc... (#SC300132) Wish I could pin down the model for certain, I think it was a Le Tour.

According to your serial number (presume it is SC300132) this would be either a Le Tour or Super Le Tour (S) produced in the month of March (C) in 1983 (3). The rest of the numbers are unique. As above the frame is probably produced in Mississippi.

Thanks for the article Douglas. Great information and pictures! I'm hoping to be the proud owner of a one owner 1983 Le Tour tomorrow. It appears to be all original except for the pedals and rear brakes. I would like to replace the pedals with the originals. Are they fairly easy to find? Any idea if the Le Tour had it's own style of pedal? Thanks, Mike

I bought a 1984 Le Tour at a garage sale and have been slowly working on it. I really like the bike. What do you know about the service of the bearings and freewheel? Everything is running great, I just want to be proactive in keeping it that way! This is my first road bike and first vintage bike.

This just depends on how much the bike has been ridden. The bearing grease is surely dried up by now and should be regreased (wheels and bottom bracket at least). If the tires and tubes have not been changed in years, you may want to replace them. Otherwise, you will get flats. This is a nuisiance during rides. The rubber degrades over time. But if they are less than 10 years old, they are probably okay.

I just pulled my 1982 LeTour out of the basement. Great shape and I loved riding it. Loved learning about the history of Schwinn and this bike. As I’m “getting up there,” I may sell it.

I gave this reconditioned Le Tour to my son and he uses it for commuting to work. He loves it and gets all kinds of positive comments. I still ride my old Raleigh that is another post, but I modified it significantly so it was comfortable for me to ride. I may to an article on the changes.

I'm working on a customer's Schwinn. It was recovered from being stolen and hired me to restore the bike. It is definitely a Schwinn but the model is scraped up. It has chrome chain/seat stays and forks. Serial number 1A000699 and the badge shows 3100 / MIJ. I have searched the googles and can't narrow down make and year. The Crank is a Super Maxy with a date code of J-8 which should bring it to 1990. But this looks like a 1970's era paramount with downtube shifters..

You might look at the following website. It has some components and pictures. Many are not in original condition. https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_paramountregistry.html#1985 Some 1980s Paramounts were made in Japan. What are the other components. Sometimes you can review the Schwinn catalogs and pinpoint the model. Waterford Bikes (formerly the factory producing Paramount models) has a good listing of images from all the catalogues.

You're the first person with similar serial number my la tour starting with a number 2A01245 1983 did you find any more info. Great bike ride about 500 miles allready this year.

According to the Schwinn Information Bulletin on serial numbers your Le Tour serial number should start with an S. Are you sure the 2 is not an S. If the 2 is an S, then your bike was made in January 1980. This is a really nice riding classic bike.

greeting Douglas i was doing research on my Le Tour that i recently purchased and it also has a serial number on that starts with a 2F02803 I also thought my bike was mfg. in June 1980.. no mistake it is clearly a number. "2"

The F is somewhat unusual. Usually the LeTours are S, J or G depending on the country of production. Could it be a J. This would mean built in Japan. Another way to define the year you can look at the catalogs and identify the component groups that are identical to your bike. I hope this helps.

Thanks for responding to my post. I have looked over the serial numbers and yes starts with 2 followed by F. the components seem to be consistent with a 1980s bike front and rear derailleur down tube shifters all marked Shimano Altus. front hub is a approved Schwinn and rear hub Shimano, but for some reason the rims are alloy Weinmann and brakes are also Weinmann side pulls. the reason i purchased was the color it is in the sandpiper color like the one you have with brown Schwinn lettering on the down tube very attractive bike.

If you could send some images of the components, I might be able to date the bike. From the components you have listed it seems to be 1980s. Email is [email protected]

Thank you for your reply and recommendations. I’m at a loss since I have went thru all the photos and information. The other components are SR Road Champion Japan handlebars Double butted 4130 sticker Red/chrome lined stickers wrapped around the chain stay/ seat stay/ seat tube SR seat post Dia-compe brakes with quick release Round reflectors Shimano Altus Downtube shifters(friction) SR Stem Red/Gold lined Schwinn logo on downtube. No logo on top tube

Well I found it. 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8.

Great! Glad you found it. Believe it or not I am working on a 1988 Voyageur right now so the components sounded really familiar. I will have a posting up in about a month. Nice bikes!

I just bought a yellow Le Tour on ebay for $71.00. It definitely was made in Japan and in my research I think it was made in 1974. The chrome was in great shape but the front forks bearly turned and the wheels would spin slow. I pulled the forks and crank and the grease was like gum. Also did front and rear bearings and replaced all cables. Put new black tape on the handlebars and bought a buffer/polisher for my drill and polished all the chrome. I'm 61 years old and I feel like I'm 15 in high school again. Up every morning knocking out 6+ miles. Great COVID project.

Riding a bike is about as safe as it gets during the COVID crisis. The Le Tours are not the lightest bike of the era, but they are really designed well for riding. My son has the one I refinished and loves it. Thanks for the great comment.

Hi Doug, My bike collection is starting to mirror yours, as I just picked up a Schwinn LeTour, S/N SC211040, and a 1988 Schwinn Tempo, as a Father/Son combo sale for $120.00 My LeTour has the older style decals and chromed steel rims made by UKARIM. the kickstand is non-descript, except for the "Japan" cast into it. I am glad that I had 2 extra gumwall tires from last year, as prices are through the roof, now.I also have a 1972 Raleigh Record and a 1950 Raleigh Tourist, among others. I did get a few extra 26X1-3/8 Michelin's from Chain Reaction Cycle for $6.77 for blackwalls.

According to your serial number, this is probably a 1982 Schwinn Le Tour built in March. It was probably made in USA. In fact, it may have been among the first to be made in the new factory in Greenville, but Chicago is also a possibility. The rims have me puzzled, as most of the Le Tours had alloy rims. Perhaps they are after market.

Muy linda bicicleta! Tengo un Le Tour 3 completamente original como salió de fabrica! Saludos!

Doug I read you talk about the Letour being made in Japan the in the Chicago Plant until 1983. I have a lugged Schwinn Mountain bike frame that has a serial number BS367823 that by the Schwinn serial code is February 1981 but by the Asian Serial number Guide is taken as 1983. This has been taken by a fellow T-Mar as being a serial number system used for frames made in Japan. From what I have seen another ASNG format refers to the Letour SyMnnnn but of course this did carry on to frames made in the Chicago plant in the late 1970`s. The discussion I have had with others comes to saying the frame I have is a 1983 manufacture. T-Mar does state he has no idea of what USA manufacturers used as SN formats. I see also Paramount manufactured at Chicago as well. A direct discussion we could have via email before we go to a public posting. I trust you are well and keeping sake, Kind regards Les Cook

Yes. Please contact me if you like. My email is in the about me page. I don't think Schwinn made "mountain" bikes until 1983. Send pictures if you like. See this link for 1983 Sierra which is lugged. https://bikehistory.org/catalogs/1983.html

Hello Doug, I also have a Schwinn Le Tour. The SN is SH303873, so it seems it was made in Aug 1983. I bought it used, was riding for a while but for the last 20 years it was sitting in my basement because I have a mountain bike. I'm planning to use this road bike for a 18-mile triathlon distance, so I want to replace tires and tubes myself and then bring it for a tune up to a shop. But I don't know the size of tires I need. My measurement of the wheel diameter gave me 25.5". Please give me your advice. Thank you!

Please check the last image on my article. You will see my bike has Araya Rims that are 27X 1 1/4. You will need a 27X 1 1/4 tire (700s will not work) which are available on Amazon but you have to search a bit. The tubes can be standard 700c size as they will fit any similar sized rim. But check your rim as sometimes the wheels have been replaced. A stamp will also be on the existing tire (assuming there is still one one the bike). it's a great riding bike and you will enjoy it once you have it fixed up. The Super Le Tour had 27X 1 1/8 inch tires, but the 27X 1 1/4 should fit. 27 is the rim size and the 1/4 or 1/8 is the tire width.

Hi Doug, I have had an antique Schwinn Sakae Custom Champion 4130 Chromoly that looks to be a 1973. Serial number is F736448 and model looks to be 1737. I realize this is a hard to find bike. It was in my storage building until recently. It is now in my livingroom to keep it dry. In good condition and mint green. The paint original. Just wondering if you have an ideal of it's value. I used to ride but currently on disability and would be frightened to try now with all my physical problems. Your post with the catalog was so informative. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much, Linda

Your bike is a 1977.

This is a 1983. The 1977s had only 5 gears and this one has 6. All the other components also match the 1983 version that is in the Schwinn catalog. As I said, it was likely produced in Mississippi.

I would consider the fact when the chicago plant was shutting down, parts that were left over might have been used to build bikes just to use up inventory, meaning there could be different varations of the 83 la tour based on parts on hand (food for thought) I a 1983 thats different then what everybody describes

This is very true. They did ship a bunch of parts to Mississippi. This included stickers so they may also be a bit different.

There is a lot of information on Schwinn bikes on bikehistory.org, and on thecabe.com. Schwinn serial numbers are confusing. The guy with the F73xxx serial number has a June 1977 frame. To the lady thinking she may have a valuable old Le Tour, sorry, but likely worth $100 +|- depending on condition. The Le Tours were made in Japan 73-78 then brought back to Chicago, but built with 1020 steel, not 4130 cro-moly. When production moved to Greenville in 1983, the Le Tours were again made with 4130 cro-moly steel.

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Schwinn Le Tour Serial Number guide and Country of Manufacture

Last Updated on January 2, 2022 by FAB Jim The Cyclist

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The Schwinn Le Tour was made in several different plants and countries during its long run.  The first few years they are all made by Panasonic in Japan.  Then they are briefly made in Chicago and then back to Japan.  Later they would be made in the Mississippi Schwinn plant in the USA, Taiwan, and maybe China.  Here is a guide to their serial numbers:

Production Month Letters:

Jan – A, Feb – B, Mar- C, Apr – D, May – E, Jun – F, Jul – G, Aug – H, Sep – J, Oct – K, Nov – L, Dec – M

Serial number is located on the left rear fork end.  These have a production month letter in either the first or second position and a production year number in the other (first or second) position.  Example: J677123 equals September 1976.  6J77123 is also September 1976. 

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Also located on the left rear fork end.  These have an S followed by the production month, the first number is the year of production. 

Example: SC94653 = March 1979 

Example: SG04653 = Jul 1980

Bikes made in the USA may also have a number stamped onto the head badge.  First three digits are the ordinal day and last digit is the year.  0409 is the 40 th day of 1979.  This is the date the bike was assembled.

These should have a date code on the right rear fork end.  These include the letter G followed by the two-digit month code(01=Jan, 02=Feb) followed by two digits for production year.

Example: G02953 = February 1995.

Where was the Schwinn Le Tour made?

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1974 – Japan

1975 – Japan

1976 – Japan

1977 – Japan

1978 – Japan

1979 – Chicago, USA

1980 – Chicago, USA

1981 – Japan

1982 – Mississippi, USA

1983 – Mississippi, USA

1984- Mississippi, USA

1985- Mississippi, USA

1986 – Mississippi, USA

1988 – Mississippi, USA

1989 – Mississippi, USA

1990 – Mississippi, USA

1991 – Mississippi, USA

1992 – Taiwan?

1995 – Taiwan?

1997 – Taiwan?

2007 – Taiwan/China?

2008 – Taiwan/China?

2009 – Taiwan/China?

2010 – Taiwan/China?

2011 – Taiwan/China?

1982 Chicago manufacturing plant closed.

1991 Mississippi manufacturing plant closed.

1992, 1995-1997 – I have not confirmed these are Taiwan, but it is my best guess for the Le Tour.  I have confirmed other Schwinn road bikes were made in Taiwan during this time period.

2007-2011 – I’m not where these were made, but Taiwan or China are most likely.

Check out our other Le Tour guides:

Schwinn Approved Le Tour Complete Guide
What year bike do I have? Dating a Schwinn Le Tour

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The humble schwinn le tour.

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62 comments:

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Johnny, I think y'all did things not because they were cool, but because you really enjoyed doing them - that's perfect. I had a Schwinn, but I can't remember if it was a Le Tour. I paid $20 for it and sold it, two years later, for about $25 and a 2 Liter bottle of Mountain Dew (yes, guilty). Great bike! Your bikes are a lovely color too. Peace :)

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Bought a Le Tour in 1983 and cost me $230 then. Rode it pretty regular for a few years then it sat in the garage for years. Got it back out this summer and have been putting about 80 miles a week on it. The Huret Cyclometer that has been on since day one shows 5,400 miles. Don't see any reason to buy a new bike.

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I'm glad to hear you are still enjoying yours. I'm putting mine to work riding this summer riding 13 miles to the gym each day.

Hi Johnny! Thanks for writing this article. Sadly I lost my latour recently due to a hungry Audi. I am trying to find out what kind I have and what it's worth. Would you please help me with this? I can be reached at "alastdance4me2@gmail" Thank you!

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I miss my old orange Schwinn Le Tour. I miss it badly. They just don't make bikes like that anymore. I think it was 1975 when I bought it new from our local bike shop, which sadly, is no more. I'm not an athlete but I do love the feeling I get when riding a bike, leisurely, coasting down hill is especially pleasant., exhilarating actually. I've never driven a car. In the seventies I used to ride my bike to work, a window factory in the town that I live in. It was very unusual at that time, to see a woman riding a bike around town. Now, today, almost 40 years later, I want another Le Tour, if it can be orange, all the better. I came upon your blog accidentally while searching on line for a new Schwinn that would be comparable to the LeTour. I couldn't find anything that appealed to me, aesthetically or economically. At that point, it occurred to me that maybe I could find an actual Le Tour from the seventies, maybe even an orange one. Your wonderful blog post here has motivated me to continue searching in that direction.

Thank you for sharing your touching story with me. I hope you find your orange Schwinn Le Tour again. I see Le Tours being posted on craigslist regularly. If you haven't checked out Craigslist, it's an online classified where people sell all sorts of things. I would search there at possibly go garage sale shopping on the weekends. It won't take long to find your bike again. I wish you the best-Johnny.

I had a LeTour hanging up on the garage rafters for the past 7 or 8 years. Prior to that I road it often. I had picked it up at a garage sale a few years earlier...and it was like new then. I had hand surgery on both hands and decided to get a mountain style bike with more comfortable handle bars because of the surgeries. Well, this year I finally decided to pull it down to give it a spin. Of course I first took it into a bike shop for a complete tune-up. At first I was going to get the tune-up, and new tires and tubes. But after taking it in, decided to get new brakes, new cables, and new, more expensive gel handle bar wrap. All in all, it ran about $250. My brother asked why I didn't just get a new bike...LOL. When I compared it to an ol' classic car, he understood. Yesterday I went on a 30 mile ride...without a struggle. On the other mountain bike, it would have been more difficult. The LeTour rides so smoothly and with such ease. I absolutely love it, however still a bit hard on my hands. Thanks for your post. Mary in Niles, IL

Thank you for sharing Mary. I love all the positive feedback I'm getting from this article. One thing that might help with the wrist and hand pain would be changing the tires down the road. I just switched out the tires on my 88' Schwinn to Panaracer Paselas. They ride really plush and absorb a lot of the road noise. I would also recommend wearing riding gloves for a little while until your hands can get accustomed to the feel of the bike. Way to go on your 30 miles and keep up the riding!-Johnny.

Agreed, I think this has been one of the most under rated early 10-speed touring bikes. I am getting ready to get back on my mine after a tune and some minor updates. I have three LeTours; all 21 inch frames. One silver ladies frame, ex-wife's, ridden twice and has been hanging from rafters for at least 20 years. Two yellow men's frames. One I gave to my Mom and I got back when she passed away a few years ago. I will be trying to sell ladies and one yellow men's frame soon here in Denver, Colorado

I had a crazy notion that the Le Tour was named, at least in part, for Alfred LeTourner who had some unbelievable speed record on a Schwinn. I bought one in college many years ago and still have the red beauty. A Beautiful bike.

You might be right about this. I'm too young to go that far back to know that myself. You definitely gave me something to research though.

Wow. Your post and the comments bring back many recollections and emotion about my Le Tour. I grew up in Chicago, fairly near the Schwinn factory. Of course we knew the treasures that they made in there, but, sadly, we couldn't afford new bikes in a family with 5 kids. We always had second hand or discarded bikes that we would make ride worthy - at least for the Chicago streets, alleys and parks like Humboldt park or Garfield Park. Fast forward: we'd scrimped to pay for college on our own and when I graduated my wife surprised me with a new, red Schwinn Le Tour. Unbeknownst to me, she had 'saved her lunch money' to pay for the bike. I rehabbed my used Varsity for her and we were off. We rode all over ... from the west side to downtown & the lakefront beaches, to Wrigley and Comiskey, to grad school in Hyde Park ... for years. We hauled the bikes on the TR's bike rack to Lake Geneva, Louisville and Mackinac Island. Life moves on and we did too. To MN, NY, NY. To London, Singapore, then Buenos Aires. The LeTour always made the move till it was stolen in BA. End of an era. I have a nice new bike. But I'm nostalgic for the old red Schwinn. Time to scour CL and ebay for a Le Tour to create new memories.

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Great article I'm in love with this bike that I discoverd through my pops who has one he bought AGS ago. Found my own and I hope to eventually fix up a few more!

Well, I am riding a 1974 yellow Schwinn Le Tour! It is my main bike. I got it as a frame and fork in a trade for a green Varsity. After rebuilding it with original parts I love its ride. Because of my age, (63) I have upgraded a few things on it. A longer stem with cruiser handlebars is better on my back and hands. I didn't realize the amount of miles add up quick! So, maintenance is critical for these old bikes as well as upgraded parts from time to time. My old bike needs a new paint job now! I already have the decals for it.

I have a 1988 Le Tour that is 100% original and in great and rideable condition. I'd rather not sell it but I'm a little hard up right now. Let me know if your interested.

Hi there John, Thanks for the offer. I actually have a 1988 Le Tour in the red color scheme. I'm not looking for another one at this time unless it's another color and a 56cm (22.5 inch length seat tube, center of crank to top) frame. If your bike is the white and blue one with the fade away paint job, I might be able to entertain you an offer.

Just took my '86 red LeTour out for a ride. I've had this bike since I graduated college 25 years ago. Still an awesome bike.

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I just "inherited" (I don't know what other word to use) a 1981 Schwinn Le Tour and find everything in this blog post from 2014 to be accurate. It's a great bike and if you need a reliable, inexpensive ride I highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for one. And now seems to be the time because I'm not finding any Le Tours on Craigslist at the $40 price this blogger paid. You can probably find one for around $100 even, but 150 and up is seeming more the norm. It seems people are catching on to their durability and quality. I just took mine out for an extended spin of 26 miles and it was an incredible ride. Maybe I'm just being a bit sentimental, but my first bike was a Schwinn...so that might be affecting my judgment. It's the first one I've had since I was 5 and I couldn't be happier.

Thanks for your comment. The $40 bargains are usually found in garage sales or unspecific ads on craigslist like "bike for sale". I agree that as more people find out that what they have is more valuable they will raise the prices and because of that bargains are getting hard to come by. Bike swaps, garage sales and word of mouth have been where I scored my best deals.

I see one listed by a used bike dealer, 1982 model, 25" frame like I have. He is asking $175, looks to be in good shape. I bought a 1982 Le Tour Tourist model for my wife last summer, got it for $80. on Craigslist. I think he got it cheap at a garage sale and made a few bucks. Can't complain too much, not a bad bike for $80.

I loved my 1983 Schwiin Le Tour. It was such an awesome bike. When all of my friends were transitioning from their banged up, abused Huffy bikes to nice Diamondback chrome-molly bmx style bikes, I was the first to switch to a 10 speed. My Le Tour was my first personal bike purchase with my own money. I was lucky to have a great local bike shop experience. They guided me towards the Le Tour...and at first I was highly resistant. I wanted to ride a bmx style bike like my friends. I'm so glad I went with the Le Tour. I've been on many different types of bikes since then, but nothing rode as smooth as that Le Tour. I wish I hadn't sold it because I've come full circle back to a steel framed touring bike as my main ride. I had a carbon frame Specialized Tarmac that rode like a rocket, but I missed that smooth, comfortable steel framed ride.

Thanks for your comment. It reminds me of the BMX craze going around when I was growing up in the late 90's. A lot of kids bought "trick bikes" and most of them never got into cycling later in life as adults. I was riding an adult size mountain bike at the height of BMX popularity back then. Till this day I still ride because I got into it in a sensible way instead of doing it because it was cool.

I bought a Schwinn Traveler back in 82 because it was a little cheaper than the Le Tour, but I did look @ the Le Tour with envy. My bike was a lightweight one, I had an odometer and a little flip type fender on the back to prevent the mud from hitting my rear. I loved that bike. If I am able to find a Lightweight Le Tour that is in great shape, I will be in heaven.

I have a 1974 LT5 (25" frame) Le Tour, yellow, look much like your with a bit of 41 year old patina. Been a great bike but now retired and not sure whether to keep for my grandson or sell and get something that rides a bit smoother since my wife now wants to start riding again. I remember making the comparison between a Peugot and the Le Tour when I bought this one (lot of money, still in college) I still made the best choice.

Bought mine from a buddy my senior year in H.S, 1977. I used it a bit in college and then it went to the garage because I'm more of a runner than a rider. Marriage, 4 kids later, and a new job it Texas it was still there. In 2010 I decided that if I was ever going to try a triathlon now was the time. So out came the Le Tour, it's performed well in about 30 triathlons since then. Sure I could upgrade and buy a $3000 bike, but I paid $60 in 1977 so it's a bit hard to justify the upgrade!

Right on! As long as it works for you that is all that matters. I'm glad that it is still seeing some use.

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Great article. I saw a Le Tour on the street today and thought about how cool it would be to restore one. One question: do you have any idea where to get paint that looks like the semi-metallic blue or green that Schwinn used in the 60s-80s? I don't see those colors anymore.

Hi Ron, some powdercoating shops will carry the metallic red and blue finish, although it may not be an exact match to the original paint job. I use a guy that has a near identical cherry red metallic finish and I have restored a few bikes using his services. Powdercoating is the way to go if you are in the market for repainting your bicycle.

i have a 2007 Schwinn Le Tour and i AGREE with most This is a GREAT bike to ride !!

I still ride my red womans Schwinn LeTour I got in junior high in 1975. I've tried newer lighter bikes and they don't fit and are harder to ride. Just rode my LeTour biking and camping through the Florida keys. Key largo to key west and back. Next trip will be an organized tour in downeast Maine.

Just found your blog- great stuff. So, my Dad has a yellow one just like the one in the photos. I don't live near him, but would guess it is a '75 or '76. I think I'm going to restore it when I go home to visit this summer. For those who have dissected one recently, did you have difficulty finding a bottom bracket/head set to fit these old frames? I had a blue Le Tour in middle school- loved it!

The bottom bracket is a standard 68mm English threaded that can fit any modern threaded bottom bracket. The headset will have to be replaced to accommodate a standard 22.mm quill stem, as Schwinn used their own proprietary headset and stem.

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Just ran across this blog; I've had an old yellow LeTour (1975-76) sitting in my garage for many years. I got it as a birthday gift when I was a teen and had several people tell me to hang onto it. Now, it needs some serious TLC--I've had the urge to ride again lately. I'm not sure how much I would cost to have it fixed up, but this article has been encouraging!

Thanks for this article. I just (an hour ago) picked up an all original, silver, 1976 Le Tour for $20. It's a little rusty in spots, but everything works perfectly. I'm gonna love riding it.

I feel so justified... finally!!! I've been riding my LeTour since I was in high school in the last 70's. Its the only bike I've ever owned! I've done three week road trips with panniers. I'm still riding that bike hundreds of miles a week. I love it and I refuse to give it up. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has told me I should get a new bike since I ride so much. There have been times when I've wondered if they're right so I've demo'ed other bikes that cost thousands of dollars. I'm not even tempted anymore. They just convince me that I am riding the best already. Why would I ever switch!! Thanks for the confirmation!

i just found a June 1974 tossed in the garbage - i bought 2 new tires and handle bar grips - cleaned - greased and waxed it and it now rides as smooth as a new Rolls Royce ... what a SWEET bike !

My 1972 steel Le Tour was made in Japan as was a generation of lighter alloy frame Le Tours made shortly after that. All bear the "Schwinn Approved" badge.

Bought my blue Le Tour at a garage sale in Buffalo in 1995 for $100 - still a daily rider 21 years later. Yes, it's nothing like a carbon Cervelo, but it runs strong!

Due to increasing and formidable lumbar pain, I stopped riding my '88-89 Le Tour several years ago in my mid-50's. I was finally ordered to a pain clinic to face my pain this spring and after multiple risotomies my spine is pain free and I am back on the bike. I spent a few dollars on lockin pedals and 1" kevlar reinforced tires to save a little more weight and rolling resistance. I ride twice a week (yes, on my venerable Le Tour) and am aiming to be able to ride my age (now +60) before it gets cold here in November or so.

Just picked up a 1977 LeTour II in orange with the original generator talight and headlight. It looks to completely original and is in excellent shape. I will be selling it on CL here in Phoenix shortly

i have never driven a car.been riding..mostly schwinns since i was 5 years old in 1967.49 years of bike riding.my current bike is a schwinn letour made in japan probably early 70s.schwinn approved on the head..but this monster is heavy.i ran into a mailbox 9 years ago in the darkness between alpha and aledo il. on my way from peoria to iowa..the mailbox was out too far on the roadside.i couldnt tell too dark ..but the bike just mowed it and the post down.it must of been dilapidated cause i should of got hurt..but didnt..dogs started barking it was 2 am..and i got back on the bike and peddeled away lol..the rear wheel was way too heavy and i was glad the axle cracked i switched out the entire drivetrain ,chain wheel cranksprocket with a later schwinn that was too small for me framesize wise. i love this bike..though i have ill maintained it. i have a trek in iowa that i got for 60 bucks that is great..but i dont think as durable as the schwinn even though it has a mangaloy frame...i also have a raliegh..and had a brand new schwinn that was stolen 15 years ago....sob anyway to all the bike lovers ride on..

I am looking to restart riding my Le Tour. I purchased it in high school before 1975. Still in great shape and a lovely Yellow and lots of chrome, water bottle, mounted tire pump, and the matching yellow Schwinn saddle bag. I have found new tires and now need to get new tubes and give it a ride. When I purchased it, I got the largest frame Schwinn made thinking I would continue growing like my brother and Dad (e.g. over 6 foot) but I stopped growing. The bike is a little tall for me but the ride has always been so smooth. Looking to have fun with an old friend. Any buddy have recommendations where to get new tubes, brakes, etc.?

The upgrade from 1982 to 1983 Le Tour was significant. That's the year they went with 4130 tubing, fluted alloy seat post, alloy wheels, Chrome rear dropouts, and nice Suntour components. Thank you for your documentation of this workhorse bike.

I recently purchased an absolutely MINT 1981 LeTour in Frost Silver. It literally looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I bought it because of it's condition, unknowing of it's ride qualities. It's a pretty smooth bike, indeed. The worst part about riding it is the weird handlebars. They are too narrow for me and the funny curve in them is annoying. I I put Fizik bar tape on it in red to complement the red logos. It weighs in at about 30 lbs.. I hope you are correct about the values going up. I gave $200 for this one, but it's condition is extremely rare.

Thanks for your webpage! I agree that Le Tours are incredible bikes and (thankfully) normally don't get enough credit. My parents got me a used Yellow LeTour when I got my first big kid bike, upgrading from my 3 speed sting ray I'd had since graduating from my tricycle. I didn't bring it to college, but when I got my first apartment in Chicago, I brought it from Wisconsin and biked everywhere I could. Early in 2017, my beloved Yellow LeTour, that didn't seem to be currently in fashion, got stolen from my garage. I miss it and still can't believe that someone took the time to break into my garage, left my car alone and just took my bike. I miss it every day and haven't biked since. I'm 5'8" and so many frames are small when you look online. Looks like Le Tours were going for about $150 this spring, so I guess it was worth it to someone. I'll always remember my 20 years with my beloved Schwinn...it was sturdy and withstood many mishaps, just like me :)

I purchased my yellow Le Tour new in 1974, the courts had just taken my driver's license away, so for six months I got around on my Le Tour. It's been in my parents attic, I'll restore it now, still looks like new!!!

GOT MINE TONIGHT SITTING NEXT TO A DUMSTER NEEDS TIRES AND A SADDLE ORIGANAL RED LIGHT AS A FEATHER LOOKS ALMOST NEW IT WILL BE ON THE ROAD TOMARROW

I was thinking about selling my womens black Schwinn Super Le Tour. It was one on the last ones made in Chicago (1983?). I am going to have to have ankle surgery and I am not a young pup anymore - not sure how long a long recovery will be. I keep holding on to it hoping that someday, I will be able to ride it regularly again. Reading the stories in this blog are making me want to keep holding on to it....

I have one like your 'Xtra Lite / 1020'. I believe this and all early 'Schwinn Approved' Le Tours were made by Matsushita ('National') / Panasonic. Yes, a very nice riding bike despite or maybe because of the stiff 1020 tubing and the steel wheels. I took mine apart years ago & replaced all the hardened grease, had the steel wheels professionally trued and tightened. Replacing the original 5-speed cluster and Shimano derailleur (pre expiry of the Sun Tour patent) with a 6 speed and Shimano Light Action derailleur helped a great deal. A great bike despite that vintage bike afficianados would not look at it twice.

P.S. - I had to file the stop on the stem shifters to allow enough travel to shift through all six gears with the Shimano Light Action. Only use low infrequently, which is good, because the lever position now interferes with right turns!

How great to learn that so many people love their Le Tours. I still have my red one that I got for Christmas in 1975. I put it on a jet to Luxembourg in the summer of 1976 and rode all the way to Vienna and back in about six weeks. I took the bike out of the travel box and rode off from the airport with panniers full of what I could carry for a six week trip. There were no helmets, I wore a little bike cap backwards, which was very "cool". Bike shorts were made of wool and had chamois leather crotch. The Le Tour performed like a champ while others I in my small group of classmates struggled with French bikes. I have not ridden my Le Tour since the 70's but have kept it for sentimental reasons.

Love my 1977 Le Tour II. Rebuilt from the ground up. It was in horrible shape, but not anymore. Rides like butter!

Great story. I restore bikes...Le Tour bikes highly respected

Check the '74 Schwinn catalog. Le Tours were made in Japan not Chicago. A lot of people make this mistake because the head badge says Chicago. The company would be in Chicago for several more years but any lugged frame Schwinn from this era came from Japan unless it is a Paramount. I've never owned a Le Tour but I've owned dozens of other Schwinns both old school and imports. Always a great bike for the boom era. Take care of it and your grand kids can enjoy it.

I have a 77 letour II - I upgraded to bontrager bladed spoke wheels - And gear cartridge- The reason I chose to comment ... is you are right - These bikes are fast , thing rides like the wind .. Guys with the new 3000 dollar bikes laugh when they see it ... till I blow there doors off with ease - I have no idea why - and a suprise to others as well .. As to why things bikes are so fast

About 2 years ago I bought a blue '81 Le Tour for $15 at a garage sale. It was missing the rear derailleur. I bought a modern-day Shimano Altus rear derailleur for another $15 and installed it myself. Then I took it to my LBS (south side of Chicago) for a $60 tune up and haven't looked back since. You are dead-on Johnny, this is a beautiful, smooth carbon steel ride, reminiscent of the Peugeot PX10 I used to enjoy. And it can go toe-to-toe with modern day road bikes. I then found your excellent blog. It's a keeper

Still have my favorite Peril essence orange 79 Le tour II still looks brand new and rides like new one. I have 28 old schwinns . Continetals ,varsity,and collegiate. Two sting rays ,orange crate 69 and a67 fastback. Best durable riding bikes ever. Started collecting over 20 years ago. ASs a little boy i would walk past a schwinn shop and would admire them back in Ohio. We never could afford them . I said to my self one day i will.

I bought a LeTour III in 1975 for two reasons: 1) it was all this teenager could afford at the time, and 2) it was the only one bicycle fit my 6'6" height (I bought the 26" frame). I didn't care for the pearl orange color at first -- it was the only 26" frame the bicycle shop at the time, but the color "grew" on me over the years. I have put 1000's of miles on the bike over the years, including bike-packing camping trips, 90+ mile road trips, and commuting to work in the city. I was even hit by an automobile in Oklahoma City (no injuries, but the front chain guard has never been the same). For many years into my 20's, that bike was my only form of personal transportation. I have had it overhauled twice over the decades. I am in my 60's, now, but I still ride it occasionally.

I have been seeing a lot of these lately. I volunteer at a charity bike shop in Phoenix rebuilding vintage bikes. The first one I saw, I thought somebody had stuck a Schwinn head badge on an 1980s Japanese or Taiwanese frame. I didn't realize Schwinn made these lugged frames in Chicago for several years. Every one I've worked on has been fun, even the ones that are nothing but a battered frame. Today I saw a young lady at the farmers' market with the red letour frame that I originally thought was not a real Schwinn. It's an urban single speed now and doing just fine.

I am originally from Chicago, and when visiting there last year I saw the exact same Schwinn Le Tour that I own riding past me. I yelled out "great bike!" and the person riding it gave me the weirdest look :) I bought my Le Tour in Oakland, CA in 2014 maybe? I love Schwinn bikes, mostly my Chicago pride, but also really liked the way this bike looked and rode. I believe it is a '76 model, looks exactly like the yellow one in the video above. I rode it exclusively until 2017 when I started to acquire lighter bikes for all the climbing I was doing. Now the Le Tour is our touring bike, fully equipped with bike trailer and dog running bar. We still ride it every day, and it is still an amazing bicycle, love that Le Tour!!!

This is such a well written blog. I hope you keep going as you can feel the passion in every paragraph. I just bought a super letour, not sure what year but I'm all the way here in Guatemala. I may do a series on traveling with my new amazing bike. Wherever I look people keep praising this bikes so I can't wait for mine to come here (next couple of days) . Let me know if you want to make a collaboration to write something about the experience of driving in different countries. Wish you the best!

I'm about to purchase a Schwinn LeTour from a bike shop, I was in a bad motorcycle wreck and was told by my Dr that the best thing I could do is start on a Bicycle, I have chosen a LeTour, haven't rode it yet but it appears to be a nice bike to help me build myself back up...I really looked hard to find a Contintal but I found this LeTour... I put money down and it's almost paid for, I'll have it home within a couple of weeks, and at my age surprisingly I'm looking forward to getting it. I'm 62 at this time

1984 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe

Bike photo

  • Serial: SD403893
  • Other serial/registration/sticker: 1034 (head badge)
  • Manufacturer: Schwinn
  • Model: Le Tour Luxe
  • Primary colors: Yellow or Gold
  • Frame size: 23IN
  • Frame Material: Aluminum

Distinguishing features

I'm color blind, not sure what color it is. 18 speed, has rear view mirror, lights, and rear rack.

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Schwinn Super Le Tour Review

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If you are love cars and you have a boatload of cash, you are likely to start spending money on vintage cars at some point. Even though you might have the latest Lamborghini or Ferrari, there is this unique appeal that a 1970 Mercedes Benz possesses, and you would want to have it parked in your garage. This practice also applies to wine lovers. A 1960 vintage is better than an expensive Hennessy. Although this doesn’t apply to most cyclers, some cyclers enjoy reading, researching, and even buying old bicycles. If you are one of such cyclers, you should know about the particular Schwinn Super Le Tour model manufactured between 1974 and the late 1980s. These bike models guided multiple cycling champions to victory, and it was a piece of much sought-after equipment in the late 1970s and 1980s. Even though Schwinn no longer produces this bike, it is still in circulation today, and you can get one if you are lucky enough to find it. This particular review will take a different dimension from our regular reviews. We will explain the different Super Le Tour models produced during this period.

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1974 Super Le Tour Model

The 1974 model had a lightweight frame fitted with butted top and bottom tubes. It also had quick-release aluminum alloy hubs, and the crankset was also made from aluminum alloy. It utilized alloy caliper brakes and puff gum wall tires.

1975 Super Le Tour Model

The 1975 model had a steel lugged frame with single butted tubes. It utilized Araya alloy steel tubular rims and large flange aluminum alloy hubs. They had high-pressure clincher-type tires and an aluminum alloy crankset.

1976 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a lightweight, steel-lugged frame with single butted tubes. It came with dual brakes and an aluminum alloy double plateau crankset. They utilized Araya alloy steel tubular rims and quick-release hubs.

1977 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a lugged frame along with HP sports Touring gum wall tires. The wheels were Araya steel tubular rims, and they had special gear and derailleurs. It was made with a racing-style saddle.

1978 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a hand-made frame and a tubular chrome-plated front fork. It utilized aluminum alloy rims and large flange quick-release hubs. The model also had Shimano derailleurs and Compe G side pull.

1979 Super Le Tour Model

The 1979 model was made with a lightweight frame with carbon steel material. It also utilized Shimano derailleurs and high-pressure touring tires. The bike was built for durability.

1980 Super Le Tour Model

The 1980 model was the pickup model for the Super Le Tour. It was lightweight, responsive, and rugged. It has a self-centering rear derailleur with a cassette freewheel. It also had a rugged lug frame designed for durability.

1981 Super Le Tour Model

This model utilized a carbon steel frame along with Shimano Altus ST derailleurs. The tires were HP Sports Touring, and the hubs were Schwinn’s large flange with quick release. It also had a 2-inch fork rake

1982 Super Le Tour Model

This model had 12 speeds and a carbon steel frame that made it a super cycle. It had Shimano Altus LT derailleurs, and the tires were a 300-gram super record. The rims were UKAI alloy boxes.

1983 Super Le Tour Model

The 1983 model had a full 4130 chrome-moly frame along with a 12-speed gear. The model also came with HP sport touring tires and Sugino Aero 5 crankset. It also had Shimano Altus ST derailleurs.

1984 Super Le Tour Model

This model had a lightweight carbon fiber frame and ARX derailleurs. It also had front and rear quick-release hubs and brakes with drill levers.

1985 Super Le Tour Model

This particular model was designed for young adults and students. It utilized lightweight, 4130 chrome moly double primary tubes and hi-tensile steel blades. It also utilized ARX derailleurs and levers.

The Schwinn Le Tour was a success back in the days, and it helped any cyclists attain victory. It was a well-accepted model, and it led the company Schwinn company to financial success before they finally closed shop in 1992. Although the Super Le Tour Model is out of the market, you can still buy them if you know where to look. However, you should make sure you have enough cash because vintage items are always more expensive than modern ones. If you think of getting this vintage bicycle and you have the means, you should go for it. Cheers!

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1984 Schwinn Catalog

Original text and images of the 1984 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1984.

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Schwinn Lightweight Bicycles- 1984

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The Schwinn Difference

A lot of people like bicycles. But the people here at Schwinn live bicycles. Our managers, designers, and engineers often spend as much time in the saddle as they do in the office. Finding our first hand everything they can about the absolute latest in cycling componentry.

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Around the world, no less than ten Schwinn racing teams are doing the very same. Testing componentry like aerodynamic wheels. Testing frames with exotic geometry. (In fact, their skills and knowledge are so well respected, they're even testing a line of racing shoes for a major manufacturer.) In the end, we do it all, all for a single purpose. To simply make Schwinn the premier bicycle in the world.

Some Of What

In racing, it's critical for a bike to track straight. One way to do this we've discovered, is by varying the frame tube gauges. By applying this knowledge in production, we were able to give even our less expensive bikes superior handling.

Conventional thinking dictates that every touring bicycle should have a 72" seat and head angle. Not so. At Schwinn we've found that by varying this angle slightly for each frame size, we can better fit our bikes to each individual rider. To give them a machine that's not only more comfortable to ride, but one that also performs better.

1983 Schwinn Bicycle Co. Printed in U.S.A.

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Your Bicycling Recreation Center

Schwinn bicycles are sold and serviced by a nationwide network of Authorized Schwinn Dealers, who have the know how, accessories and parts to provide for your cycling enjoyment. Schwinn Dealers are factory trained; they are the recognized professionals serving you under the Schwinn Five-Point Protection Plan and the Schwinn No-Time-Limit-Warranty.

Schwinn 5-Point Protection Plan

1. We will expertly assemble your Schwinn bicycle so it's ready to ride at no extra cost. 2. Our remarkable No-Time-Limit Warranty will protect your Schwinn bicycle. 3. We will fit your Schwinn bicycle to the rider for added safety and comfort. 4. We will give your new Schwinn bicycle a free 30-day tune-up. 5. We carry a full stock of repair and replacement parts and provide professional, factory-trained service.

Today, as for four generations, Schwinn continues to design and build high quality, dependable bicycles. Schwinn has never set a time limit on its warranty and our self-imposed obligations to you, the cyclist. That's our pledge. That makes the Schwinn Difference.

Schwinn Custom Paramount

Since 1938, the concept behind the Schwinn Paramount has been specific and enwavering; the being to built the ultimated handcrafted bicycle.

1984 schwinn custom paramount

A bicycle that tracks straighter, accelerates faster, that simply outperforms anything else in world. Whether it's for road racing, track racing or touring. More than once the Paramount has proven itseld to be that very bike. This year's Custom Paramount, with custom matched components, is odds on to do the same.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Paramount .

Schwinn paramount.

Every Paramount frame is super rigid- handmade from a custom mix of Columbus SL and SP tubing.

1984 schwinn paramount

And every Paramount is precisely aligned to a tolerance of five thousandths of an inch. There are 13 sizes to choose from, in ten colors, each fitted with all the braze-ons you would expect on a World Class bicycle.

Schwinn Competition Peloton

It's called Peloton. And it's purely for riders on the leading edge.

1984 schwinn peloton

Like a number of world class bikes, the Peloton is fitted with only the most advanced high-performance components. Araya aero, hard anodized 32 hole rims. Dia-Compe AGC Aero brake levers. A Selle San Marco saddle. And Clement tubular tires. Just a few of many high quality features. But what sets the Peloton apart is its frame. Handcrafted from a custom mix of Columbus SL and Sp tubing, it's extremely rigid. To give you a bike that tracks straight as an arrow. No matter how hard you sprint.

  • S39, S41, S42, S43, S45:

Schwinn Super Sport

The Super Sport is built for racing. Pure and simple.

1984 schwinn super sport

As just a glance at its specs reveals. The SunTour Cyclone MK II derailleurs practically make the chain dance from gear to gear. While its rigid custom blended Champion tubing keeps the Super Sport tracking straight every time you jump on it. The Super Sport is also set up with stainless steel spokes. So no matter how massive your muscles, it's ready to handle the torque.

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  • S29, S31, S33, S35:

Warm Grey or Pearl White.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Sport .

Schwinn tempo.

The Tempo is for people who only want to travel at one speed: flat out fast.

1984 schwinn tempo

Whether they're racing, or simply blowing by someone on the street. The shift levers and derailleurs are all part of the new "Shimano Z" component group. Mounted on a frame that's a special blend of Champion chrome-moly tubing. The fork tips and drop-outs have been chrome-plated, and the seat post lug (pictured at left) has been investment cast. To give it extra strength. And just as importantly, to give the Tempo an absolutely beautiful finish.

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  • S19, S21, S23, S25:

Black or Champagne.

Schwinn Voyageur SP

When someone is more than serious about touring, when wanderlust fills the heart, it's always easy to tell.

1984 schwinn voyageur sp

They talk about the Schwinn Voyageur SP. "40 hole Super Champion model 58 rear rims... Sealed bearing hubs, headset and bottom bracket... SunTour Mount Tech front derailleur...New SunTour LeTech rear derailleur... Touring geometry. "And "full braze-ons for Blackburn racks." They talk about something special. The Voyageur SP.

  • V39, V41, V42, V43, V45:

See the complete history of the Schwinn Voyageur .

Schwinn voyageur.

The Schwinn Voyageur, as the same implies, is built for serious touring.

1984 schwinn voyageur

From its Shimano mountain bike derailleurs and crank, to its Dia-Compe 981 cantilever brakes. From its comfortable leather covered saddle, to its precision investment cast seat lug and fork crown. From its braze-on rack mounts, to its sealed bearing hubs. Designed to keep water and dust out. And maintenance down to minimum.

  • V29, V31, V32, V33, V35:

Wine Red or Warm Grey.

Schwinn LeTour Luxe

The Schwinn LeTour Luxe is the perfect bike for weekend touring. Unlike most touring bicycles at this price, the Luxe gives you the advantage of choosing from 18 speeds. Handling rugged terrain is easy with SunTour's. Mountech derailleur system. For loading, there's a rigid Blackburn SS rear rack, the standard for high-performance touring. Comfort features like and extended 42" wheelbase, a micro adjusting seat post, an anatomic saddle and rigid Weinmann rims with new Schwinn "Passage" tires make this the touring bike you won't have to pay another $100 to go touring on.

  • L29, L31, L32, L33, L35:

Champagne or Dark Grey.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Letour .

Schwinn high sierra.

Escape to the adventures of off-road biking.

1984 schwinn high sierra

The High Sierra takes to rugged mountain trails, meandering country paths or short touring trips with ease. It's great for commuting and street riding too. The Schwinn exclusive custom-moly tubing throughout for lightweight strength. The high-tech drive system features SunTour MounTech front and rear derailleurs with SunTour Micro Lite levers, plus Dia-Compe 980 cantilever brakes. Panaracer skinwall tires hug the pavement or bite into the dirt for great traction both on and off the road.

  • HS8, HS1, HS3:

Black or Smokey Pearl.

Schwinn Sierra

Discover the excitement of fat tire travel on a sophisticated machine at an affordable price. The heart of the Sierra frame is the lightweight 4130 chrome-moly main tube triangle. Combine this with cantilever brakes and wide-range geaering and you have a bike that can take you just about anywhere. The mountain bike-style handlebars and wide anatomic saddle allow a comfortable upright riding posture with excellent control. Alloy rims and skinwall tires provide super traction on all types of terrain. Get into the fun of off-road riding, add excitement to street riding or commuting... get yourseld onto a Sierra.

Maroon or Midnight Blue.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Sierra .

Schwinn mesa runner.

Get an all terrain bike that's at home almost anywhere... the Mesa Runner.

1984 schwinn mesa runner

Explore off-road trails, go for short touring trips, commute to work or to school, or just run around town, you'll get the same great ride everywhere. The hi-tensile steel frame is designed for stability and durability. High-performance components include alloy crank. SunTour front and rear derailleurs, alloy sidepull brakes, and platform pedals, Wide, pliable tires provide good traction on all kinds of surfaces. Grab the fun and freedom of all-terrain riding on the Mesa Rubber.

Charcoal or Maroon.

Schwinn SideWinder

Jump on and grab the fun of off-road riding or put a little kick into regular street riding. The Sidewinder bike features a durable hi-tensile steel frame and fork. Reliable components include a steel crankset. Huret front and SunTOur rear derailleurs, alloy sidepull brakes, and rattrap pedals. The handlebar is designed to allow a comfortable upright riding position. The wide, pliable tires give great traction on smooth or rough surfaces. Try the Sidewinder, a bike that's built for fun, but also built to last.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Sidewinder .

Schwinn super letour.

You're looking at one of the most sophisticated, mid-priced, recreational bikes around.

1984 schwinn super letour

The lightweight, 12-speed Super LeTour. The main tubes are double butted, chrome-moly, with chrome-moly stays. And the derailleurs are the smooth shifting SunTour ARX-GTs. For sheer beauty, there's a recessed center bolt front brake, braze-on SunTour Top Mount down tube shifters, and an italian Selle Royale saddle. The Super LeTour is geared to handle a wide range of terrain. With its 36" low gear, even hill climbing is easy.

  • L39, L41, L43, L45:

Scarlet or Dark Grey.

Schwinn LeTour

The high styled 12-speed LeTour is loaded with many of the same features as the high priced "pro" bicycles.

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The frame is lightweight, double-butted chrome-moly main tubes and chrome-moly stays. Fine touches like chain rest, water bottle bosses. SunTour's Micro-light ARX derailleurs and brazed-on Top-Mount shifters are clean looking and high performing. Brakes are classy looking DiaCompe QS500N with drilled levers, rubber hoods and recessed front bolt. Front and rear quick-release hubs make for easy transport and storage. New multi coat paint with clear top coat gives a deep finish and adds protection.

  • Mens: L19, L21, L23, L25, L27.
  • Ladies: L59, L62.

Dark Blue or Warm Silver.

Schwinn Traveler

The Schwinn Traveler 12 speed is the most popular bike in the Schwinn lightweight line.

1984 schwinn traveler

Just a glance at its long list of features will tell you why. All three main tubes are chrome-moly. And both the rims and hubs are machined from light weight, aluminum alloy. This makes the Traveler one of the lightest bike in its class. The brakes on the Traveler are DiaCompe sidepull, with hand saving gum rubber hoods, for sure stops. And the saddle is anatomic with an alloy micro adjusting seat post to give you a more comfortable ride. As for the paint, it's two-tone. To make is look every bit as hot as it is.

  • Mens: T21, T23, T25.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Traveler .

  • Ladies: T69.

Charcoal with Silver or Maroon with Gold.

Schwinn World Sport

The 1984 World Sport 12 speed is equipped with so many high end features, it begs for comparison with any other bike near this price.

1984 schwinn world sport

For starters, all three main frame tubes are made from lightweight chrome-moly, while the rims and front hub are aluminum alloy for strength and light weight. For smooth, positive shifting, there's high performance derailleurs. The SunTour ARs. And for comfort, there's an anatomic saddle and cushion grips on the handlebar. This year's World Sport even comes with convenient brazed-on water bottle bosses.

  • Mens: W19, W21, W23, W25, W27.

See the complete history of the Schwinn World .

  • Ladies: W59, W61.

Black or Sky Blue.

Schwinn World

The Schwinn World 10-speed is ready to take on the world with its new lightweight rugged frame and new Shimano derailleurs.

1984 schwinn world

New HP Sport tires ride easier because of raised center ridge; while a new, anatomic saddle helps delivery you to your destination feeling as comfortable as when you left. No detail has been overlooked to make the World one of the most comfortable bikes for the price. It's even complete with cushion grips on the handlebars. Upright handlebars are features on the ladies' models.

  • Mens: 819, 821, 823, 825.
  • Ladies: 857, 859.

Red or Warm Silver.

Schwinn World Tourist

Schwinn has combined the Shimano Positron shifting system with a front freewheel to make the World Tourist one of the simplest to use shifting bicycles aroung. All you do to change speeds is move the shift lever forward or back until it clicks. No worries. The World Tourist also happens to be one of the most comfortable bikes around. Its molded saddle conforms to your body, to eliminate pressure points and provide firm support. Special extra wide 1 3/8" tires soften the ride on a new extra long frame for 1984.

  • Mens 10FF: F20, F22, F24.
  • Mens 5 FF: G32.
  • Ladies' 10FF: FS756.
  • Ladies' 5FF: G67, G70.

Light Maroon.

Schwinn Collegiate

The Schwinn Collegiate 3-speed is one of the best values in cycling today.

1984 schwinn collegiate

To begin with, it feaetures an easy to use coaster brake on a new lightweight, lugged frame that has been extended in length for even, easier riding. The fenders, handlebars, and crank have been redesigned as well making it even more attractive than before. This year's Collegiate is also sporting a new, molded spring saddle. A saddle so comfortable, it's the next best thing to riding on a pillow.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Collegiate .

  • Ladies: C87, C90.

Schwinn Cruisers

Coaster and 5-speed.

Go cruising ... take in the scene at the beach, ride country roads or spin around town on a classic.

1984 schwinn bmx Cruiser

The durable Schwinn cantilever steel frame has been updated with tubular leading axle front fork and cushioned hand grips. It's designed for comfortable riding with a padded saddle and wide whitewall tires that ride smooth over almost any terrain. The Cruiser is a single speed bicycle. The Cruiser 5 has 5-speed gears and hand brakes for greater versatility and range.

  • CC7 available in Cardinal Red or Black
  • CC5 available in Cardinal Red or Black

See the complete history of the Schwinn Cruiser .

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Schwinn Bicycle Company Limited Warranty

Schwinn Bicycle Company- Effective April 16, 1982 Schwinn and Schwinn-Approved bicycles, exercisers, parts and accessories and other products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship... no time limit.

The user assumes the risk of any personal injuries, damage to or failure of the bicycle and any other losses if Schwinn bicycles are used in any competitive event, including bicycle racing, or in bicycle motorcross, dirt biking or similar activities. DO NOT USE Schwinn bicycles for stunt riding, ramp jumping, acrobatics or similar activities, or with motors as power driven vehicles. This Warranty does not cover any personal injuries, damage to or failure of the bicycle, exerciser, or other product, or other losses due to accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, normal wear, improper assembly or improper maintenance.

Free 30-Day Checkup

Each Schwinn bicycle and exerciser will be fully assembled by the Authorized Schwinn Dealer at the time of purchase. Each Schwinn bicycle will be entitled to recieve a free 30-day Checkup by the same Authorized Schwinn Dealer within the first 30 days of operation...such checkup to include free replacement but not including any repair due to accident, improper use, neglect, abuse, normal wear, improper assembly or improper maintenance.

As its option, Schwinn will... without charge... either provide a replacement of or repair any Schwinn or Schwinn-Approved part of accessory which is defective under the terms of this warranty. Dealer labor charges in installing replacement parts or accessories are not covered by this warranty, except for bicycles during the Free 30-day checkup, and except for any labor charges due to replacement of a defective frame for bicycles or exercisers within one year of original purchase at retail.

Repair or replacement of defective parts or accessories and those dealer charges specified above shall be the sole remedy under this warranty, and In, No Event shall Schwinn be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. See your Authorized Schwinn Dealer for service or replacement under the Schwinn Limited Warranty or write to the Consumer Relations Department at the factory: Schwinn Bicycle Company 1856 North Kostner Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60639

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