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Reviving my 1978 Schwinn Super LeTour
Been awhile since I've been on here, but after seeing PastorBob's gorgeous Super Sport, I thought I should post some pics of a 78 SLT I redid recently.
The bike was in very nice condition when I got it, but I really don't like red all that much. So I tried to sell it. 4 times. No one wanted it. After so little interest, I decided that I change the color scheme, but keep everything else on the bike original, since all of the components (even the date-coded cables, and the hoods!!) were in great condition. Only stuff I changed out were the tires (yeah, they were the originals, too), and that saddle (ugh was that uncomfy). Here's a few before/afters. Enjoy! The before, with original tires and all. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/...678bb239_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/...2ab5e90b_b.jpg After, with new paint and decals. The first photo is the latest shot of the bike, with the original wheels with those neat semi-high flange hubs. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/...32f4227e_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/...36cf28b5_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/...f8f75944d5.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/...dcd9955dd9.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/...ac2f2edd2d.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/...a5267852_b.jpg |
that is classy as hell what size frame is it?
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WOW that is beautiful great job
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Nice!!
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Great job Duane! I didn't know what to expect so when I scrolled past the original shots, I was quite pleased! Very slick! I did the same thing to the stem on Sporty, only I used a yellow background and used candy red on the "S." Are you still running 27" wheels or are they 700c?
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Originally Posted by YungBurke
(Post 7243401)
that is classy as hell what size frame is it?
Frame size, I believe, is a 22 inch, which is about a 58cm.
Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
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Great job Duane! I didn't know what to expect so when I scrolled past the original shots, I was quite pleased! Very slick! I did the same thing to the stem on Sporty, only I used a yellow background and used candy red on the "S." Are you still running 27" wheels or are they 700c?
The wheels are the original Arayas, 27x1 1/8. I like 'em cause of the large flange Shimano hubs. I found Conti UltraSports at Nashbar during one of their sales (like they have EVERY DAY), and got 'em for $12 each. Nice tires. |
Nice....
I liked the look of the original paint, but then as I scrolled down, I like that custom paint job,
VERY NICELY DONE!! |
That is one unique and spectacular looking bike.
Great job! |
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