Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
My advice is to enjoy the Schwinn for what it is and to buy a whole new bike.
You'll be spending almost as much just to change out the wheelset and, all that you'll get for your money is a cobbled up bike.
Well, I often agree with Retro Grouch, but not in this case. You can get a new set of 27" wheels at Nashbar.com. Yup, it will cost you $200 for the set, but that's the way it is.
Check to make sure you have a Chicago Le Tour instead of a Japanese Le Tour. If it is a Chicago Le Tour, it is pretty rare.
If it is a Japanese Le Tour (yes, Schwinn made in Japan), then it really is a fine bicycke, especially if it is a higher end like a Super Le Tour.
I think these bikes are good machines and very worthy of new wheels or whatever else it takes to keep in on the road. The frame is lugged chromoly. The componenets are well made an lightweight.
I think a good Japanese made Le Tour (Super Le Tour) would be an upgrade for a lot of folks.