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RollingBuffalo

@3speedslow nice ride...looks clean

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RollingBuffalo

Slowly...The cranks and headset have been reconditioned.....I haven't been in any rush...I think I may have either lost or thrown out the leather pedal straps I had bought which kind of stinks...I was in the middle of a move and they are now gone..They were white to match the cable housing on the bike...So I might have to order another pair.

I may get to it later today....The bike most likely will be completed by next Sunday though as I am leaving out of town for a while and I want to get it done by then.

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RollingBuffalo

It's no biggie...I can get another set of ebay...If I find that other set I'll use them for something, lol...I've only used leather so I am unfamilair with anything else

RollingBuffalo

Well I made some progress .. Got the bar wrapped in some Easton wrap.... Front brake back together and installed with some Kool Stop pads . . I also made a trip to the LBS as I lost one of the chrome ends that go on the end of the brake cable at the adjuster . He hooked me up with a set of aluminum ones which I actually like better as they stick out of the adjuster further and better support the cable...i just went to do the rear brake and realized I used the rear one on the front.. Didn't realize they were different sizes and the front cable is too long for the rear brake by about 6"! Grrrr, lol.... I also picked up a set of 10 different electrical tapes off of Flea Bay.. Great deal, only $13.99 shipped.. I will use these to finish off bar tape as I did here.

RollingBuffalo

Those are cane creek hoods.. I had to cut them to fit the adjusters

RollingBuffalo

Well I just finished it up... It was a fun project... It was my first complete redo of a bike... The only things I really didn't do were the pedals or the hubs.... I ended up finding the lost toe straps... I think it turned out pretty decent... Bar wrap is so so bit it'll work.. It was only the second wrap job I've ever done... Handle bars may still be adjusted... I rode around on it in the cellar only being able to do a half turn on the cranks and it felt awesome! It was very responsive .. I can definitely tell the difference with the new freewheel and chain .. Now all we need it some nice weather! And we'll see how long those white cables and gray bar tape stay clean lol

RollingBuffalo

RollingBuffalo

Deal4Fuji

Good job and good photos !!! I love the green as well and have my own rusty green Fuji to get to. I have some GB bars off a Continental I plan to use, and hope to find some 27" alloy wheels. I'd really like to have a green tall-frame (25/27") C&V Schwinn, even a Varsity.

Question to the experienced guys here - Is navel jelly OK to use on chrome & painted surface rust? I picked up a bottle on the cheap rack at Lowe's with the intention of using it on some very rusty chrome and painted areas.

76SLT 

Nice job on the Super LeTour. Love the color. I have a 76 12.2 in blue. One of the best riding bikes I have.

RollingBuffalo

thanks not sure about the naval jelly but i would like to know the asnwer to that too...I only has a couple of very minor spots on this bike and I found an old bottle of rust remover in my garage that I used...

RollingBuffalo

thanks... Looking forward to riding it when the nice weather arrives !

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Velo Mule

The bike looks great. I have never seen a green Le Tour before, but I like it. I don't know if it is the particular shade of green that I like or the fact that this is new to me.

This project is inspiring me to get working on my Le Tour Luxe, however, I've got projects and other bikes that go before it.

RollingBuffalo

That's one of thing I like about this hobby...seem like there is always something to do or a project that you can take on