Originally Posted by Bob Hague
I'm using my 30 year-old Schwinn Le Tour for my daily commute. Replacing bearing in wheels and bottom bracket has it rolling smoothly and quietly. I was told by the tech at the shop that did the work that's it's not possible to put toe clips on this bike. Is this correct? Will I need to upgrade the pedals to do this and how much might I expect to spend?
Some pedals will not accept the leather strap that needs to thread between the top and bottom of the pedal. If this is why you were told this, you should be able to get some more pedals that would accomodate the straps. Most any bike shop would have some used ones lying around. I'm surprised the bike shop didn't have any to offer you. Ebay is another source for these. You shouldn't need to pay more than $5 for a set.
Your Letour doesn't happen to have that funky bent seat tube does it?