Schwinn Le Tour What year is it?Where can I get original parts to fix it up to sell?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Schwinn Le Tour What year is it?Where can I get original parts to fix it up to sell?
So I found this Schwinn Le Tour in somebody's trash pick up pile and it definately needs some work. I was curious as to what year the bike might be from and where I can get some original parts to fix it up to sell it.
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 177
Bikes: 2007 Schwinn Voyageur, 1974 Schwinn Varsity
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
no idea, but depending on price/location/size, it might be a fun bike to rebuild.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,504
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 586 Post(s)
Liked 612 Times
in
447 Posts
Don't have the time now, but I'll check the catalogs later. Looks to be a 1986 to 1989 Letour. I'll narrow it down. What parts are you looking to buy? I don't see anything missing. The seat is ripped, but most people don't care much as they have a different seat they prefer, etc.
Brakes, derailleurs are all there, I don't see much needed except a thorough cleaning, new chain and new cables and housing. The brake hoods should clean up pretty well.
Cleaned up, adjusted, etc. and you are probably looking at a $150.00 bike, depending upon location.
BTW, I don't mean to come off as snarky, it is just that I've seen newbies say they need new brakes when all they need is a simple adjustment. You might need new pads, but that is about $6.00 for 4 pads. Tires and tubes need to be evaluated. That is another $50.00 or so. Not gonna net you much profit. Having said that, it is a nice frame and is an excellent rider.
Brakes, derailleurs are all there, I don't see much needed except a thorough cleaning, new chain and new cables and housing. The brake hoods should clean up pretty well.
Cleaned up, adjusted, etc. and you are probably looking at a $150.00 bike, depending upon location.
BTW, I don't mean to come off as snarky, it is just that I've seen newbies say they need new brakes when all they need is a simple adjustment. You might need new pads, but that is about $6.00 for 4 pads. Tires and tubes need to be evaluated. That is another $50.00 or so. Not gonna net you much profit. Having said that, it is a nice frame and is an excellent rider.
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Forked River, NJ
Posts: 694
Bikes: 1973 Peugeot UE-8, 1985 Schwinn Voyageur, 2010 Trek 1.2, 2012 Bianchi Siempre
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Looks like a 1989. Nice bike! Should clean up well.
#5
Thrifty Bill
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mountains of Western NC
Posts: 23,526
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Mentioned: 96 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1236 Post(s)
Liked 964 Times
in
628 Posts
Doesn't need "original" parts to sell, just needs to be super clean and ready to ride. A bike like this one is not going to sell to a collector, its going to sell to someone looking for something decent to ride, and wants that vintage look.
The only it will make sense to fix up prior to selling is if you have the time/skills/tools/access to parts/etc to rehab it. Otherwise, you will spend more on it than you will get out of it. In that case, I would just clean it really good and sell as a project. Someone with the time/tools/yadda, yadda. will pick it up, do the work, and either keep it to ride, or resell it.
The only it will make sense to fix up prior to selling is if you have the time/skills/tools/access to parts/etc to rehab it. Otherwise, you will spend more on it than you will get out of it. In that case, I would just clean it really good and sell as a project. Someone with the time/tools/yadda, yadda. will pick it up, do the work, and either keep it to ride, or resell it.
Last edited by wrk101; 06-27-11 at 06:57 PM.
#6
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Don't have the time now, but I'll check the catalogs later. Looks to be a 1986 to 1989 Letour. I'll narrow it down. What parts are you looking to buy? I don't see anything missing. The seat is ripped, but most people don't care much as they have a different seat they prefer, etc.
Brakes, derailleurs are all there, I don't see much needed except a thorough cleaning, new chain and new cables and housing. The brake hoods should clean up pretty well.
Cleaned up, adjusted, etc. and you are probably looking at a $150.00 bike, depending upon location.
BTW, I don't mean to come off as snarky, it is just that I've seen newbies say they need new brakes when all they need is a simple adjustment. You might need new pads, but that is about $6.00 for 4 pads. Tires and tubes need to be evaluated. That is another $50.00 or so. Not gonna net you much profit. Having said that, it is a nice frame and is an excellent rider.
Brakes, derailleurs are all there, I don't see much needed except a thorough cleaning, new chain and new cables and housing. The brake hoods should clean up pretty well.
Cleaned up, adjusted, etc. and you are probably looking at a $150.00 bike, depending upon location.
BTW, I don't mean to come off as snarky, it is just that I've seen newbies say they need new brakes when all they need is a simple adjustment. You might need new pads, but that is about $6.00 for 4 pads. Tires and tubes need to be evaluated. That is another $50.00 or so. Not gonna net you much profit. Having said that, it is a nice frame and is an excellent rider.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: gillette,wyoming
Posts: 82
Bikes: raleigh talon, lightweight panasonic
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
+ 1 thats a sharp looking bike & they ride comfortable, i would keep it simple uno good cleaning and new tires maybe
#8
Icantre Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: the Bayou City perpetually under construction
Posts: 384
Bikes: 2001 DBR Axis TT, 1998 Trek 5500 OCLV, 1993 Trek 1100, 1971 Raleigh Grand Prix, 1972 Gitane Attic Beater
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Definitely a fun project. Probably make it rideable with just seat and tape and a good cleanup. Nobody around here throws stuff like that away, or they do and I just don't see it.
#9
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
so a few ppl have commented and said it looks to be from 86-89. I know from doing some searching online this bike was made from 78-89. I did find the serial # on the bottom and it said 87. I've cleaned most of the rust off and I was looking to put new tubes and tires on it, but if I had the time I would redo it myself. I guess I was looking for $150, especially if I put new tubes and tires on it, not sure about size, but it does ride nice. I'm in South Central Pennsylvania. If you or someone you know wants the bike for a rebuild project let me know.
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Posts: 2,190
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
8 Posts
It's 1989... if you squint real hard you'll see the blue/black fade alternate color scheme.
Specifications
Specifications
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 177
Bikes: 2007 Schwinn Voyageur, 1974 Schwinn Varsity
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
if you were closer, but I'm on the far side of ohio (and if it fit me, and my short freaking legs)
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
well what part of ohio, I have family in Union City,OH, in Darke Co. I'm headin out that way in august, but keep me in mind if u want the bike or if u know someone that would like to take it off my hands.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 177
Bikes: 2007 Schwinn Voyageur, 1974 Schwinn Varsity
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Before I comment more on that, I'd need to know the standover hight. It is tempting, I live 1 county over from you family it would seem.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
schwinn70s
Classic & Vintage
10
11-25-15 03:57 PM
ngmagnolia
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
1
10-24-10 06:54 AM