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1979 Schwinn Catalog

Original text and images of the 1979 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1979.

Index to the Catalog

X-Tra Lite Bicycles- 27" wheels....3 to 7 X-Tra Lite Paramounts- 27" wheels....8 to 11 X-Tra Lite Specifications- 27" wheels....12 to 13 Standard Lightweight - 27" wheels....14 to 19 Standard Lightweight Specifications - 27" wheels....20 to 21 Standard Lightweight - 26" wheels....22 to 25 Standard Lightweight Specifications - 26" wheels....26 Standard Lightweight - 24" wheels....27 to 29 Standard Lightweight - 26" wheels....26

Middelweight and Balloon Bicycles- 26" wheels..........30 and 31 BMX Scramblers- 20" wheels.......32 to 36 Sting-Ray Bicycles- 20" wheels........37 to 40 Junior Size Bicycle- 12", 16" and 20" wheels......41 and 42 Proper Bicycle Fit and Adjustment......43 Tandem Bicycles- 26" and 27" wheels.....44 Unicycles - 20" and 24" wheels......45 Tri-Wheeler Adult Tricycles - 24" wheels...........46 Stationary Exercise Bicycles........47 to 49 Bicycles Accessories..........50 to 63

Friendly Schwinn Dealers in All 50 States

Your neighborhood Schwinn Dealer is a private businessman devoted to serving you. He works a little harder, does a little more, and provides the "extra" service that means so much. Schwinn bicycles are sold only through a nationwide network of trained bicycle specialists. Every Schwinn Dealer is ready to help you select the right model... assemble it properly, adjust it, and fit it to your comfort... all at no extra charge. Later, if you need service, he'll take care of that too. Friendly helpful service is his business.

Note: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Front cover: A pair of California cyclists display their form on matching Schwinn Le Tour IV bicycles featuring the new Torch-Brazed Schwinn-Built lug frame.

All prices in this catalog manufacturer's suggested retail prices, excluding taxes. Bicycle prices include freight and assembly. Suggested prices on parts and accessories do not include installation. Battery operated accessories may not include batteries.

All Bicycle weights listed in this catalog are approximate and may vary slightly due to variations in frame size or weight of components.

Copyright 1979 Schwinn Bicycle Company, Chicago, Illinois 1st 1979 Printing Printed in U.S.A.

Schwinn Super Le Tour II

Here's Schwinn's brand new 28 pound 12-speed high performance bike with new and exclusive features never before offered in this price range... self-centering rear derailleur with six-cog cassete freewheel- downtube shifters for smooth, quiet, more positive shifting...

Men's frame sizes

D21-9 21" D23-9 23" D25-9 25"

Schwinn's own made-in Chicago X-tra Lite torch brazed lug frame... plus many other extra-quality equipment features (see specifications on pages 12 and 13) that make this a super-riding bike you'll be proud to own. Ask your Schwinn Dealer for a test ride on this all-new Schwinn Super Le Tour II and see how great a really good bike can feel. It's a super-value!

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$249.95

Colors: Black Saddle, Frosty Blue, and Strawberry Red

Schwinn Le Tour IV

D11-9 21" D13-9 23" D15-9 25" Color: Frosty Blue

Just check the other fine quality equipment features in the specifications on pages 12 an 13 and you'll see why the Schwinn Le Tour IV is a really great value.

Ladies' frame sizes

D59-9 19" D62-9 22"

Color: Strawberry Red

The first truly fine quality 30-pound 10-speed bike with high performance features and a geanuine "Made-in-the-U.S.A." torch brazed lug frame at a popular price. There's no substitute for the riding quality, the agility, ease of handling and lightness of pedal effort you get in a really good bike like this... performance that starts with a lively, resillient X-tra Lite frame that's properly designed, carefully built and perfectly aligned... characteristics which usually are missing in mass-produced bikes of lesser quality.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$179.95

Schwinn-Built X-tra Lite lug frames for LeTour models are made of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing which has retained its original temper, stiffness and resilliency because it has been torch brazed and therefore has been heated and water quenched only where the tubes are brazed into the lugs.

Many mass-produced bicycle frames are heated in ovens or salt solutions in thier entirely, tubing and all, to over 1700 degrees fahrenheit in order to melt the brazing material in the joints, thus annealing the tubing and chaging its temper and resillency.

Even if these annealed frames are quenced after heating, the integrity of the original tubing has been lost and variations in resiliency will result in lack of consistency in the riding characteristics of the finished bicycles. Torch brazing permits better quality control for better riding performance.

Complete specifications on pages 12 an 13 Torch brazing confines heat to small arear to avoid annealing complete frame.

Selle Royale suede finish saddle with lightweight plastic base. The Schwinn Built Torch. Brazed lug frame of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel tubing. Shimano 400 rear derailleur with special high-speed chainguard. Schwinn High Pressure 27" x 1 1/8" Sports Touring Gumwall Tires on narrow section tubular steel rims. Aluminum alloy with recessed bolt. Tubular front for with chrome plated crown cover and chrome trimmed blades. Sugine Super Maxi alloy cotterless crank with 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels.

Schwinn- Approved Traveler III

T39 19" T41 21" T43 23" T45 25" Color: Pearl Blue

See the complete history of the Schwinn Traveler .

This adult-styled 32-pound X-tra Lite 10-speed bike has been engineered by Schwinn and produced by top-rated manufacturers in Japan to combine good riding performance with an attractive price.

T89 19" T92 22" Color: Scarlet Flame

The new Traveler III is handsome in design and smooth handling- and outstanding value in its price class. It comes fully equipped with reliable performance features. See specifications on pages 12 and 13.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$159.95

Schwinn-Approved World Sport

If you've looked forward to the fun and thrills of true lightweight cycling but need a thrifty price, here's your answer.

W69-9 19" W71-9 21" Color: Royal Maroon

Schwinn has designed and imported this remarkable new Schwinn-Approved World Sport with 10-speed features you'd expect to find on mode expensive bicycles. It weighs only 33 pounds and rides with the ease and smooth handling you'll want in your bike. Complete specifications on pages 12 and 13.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$139.95

Finest of the Schwinn X-tra Lites The Magnificient Schwinn Paramount ...The Choice of Champions

In the olympics. In World Championships, year after year, Schwinn's custom designed hand-built Schwinn Paramount bicycles have distinguished themselves and earned worldwide respect as the finest examples of the cycle builder's art a superb blending of the world's finest in materials, components and cycle engineering.

These finest of all Schwinn X-tra Lite bicycles, the family of Schwinn Paramounts, are offered in a variety of styles to meet every need- from track or road racing models, including tandems, to touring and recreation models for the most discriminating of cyclists.

Hand-built of Reynolds 531 double butted and taper gauge manganese alloy steel tubing for minimum weight, Paramount lug frames are silver soldered at low temperatures to preserve original temper and resiliency of tubing to assure top performance. Available in a wide range of standard frame sizes. Paramounts also can be ordered in made-to-measure sizes at extra cost. Ask for special Schwinn Paramount order forms and information on complete specifications and available options.

All Schwinn X-tra Lite Frames are Torced Brazed

All Paramount frames are torch brazed by hand, using silver solder at about 1400 degrees fahrenheit. Schwinn Le Tour frames are all torch brazed using brass at about 1800 degrees fahrenheit. All Schwinn X-tra Lite frames are heated by torch only where the tubes and lugs are joined- not the entire frame,s tubes and all, as in furance or in vat "Batch Brazing" operations commonly used by other manufacturers.

Schwinn Paramount frames are torch brazed by hand, using silver solder at approximately 1400 degrees fahrenhiet. Schwinn LeTour rear stays are torch brazed by hand, using brass, at approximately 1800 degrees fahrenhiet. This Schwinn-designed gas fixture tubes in the Schwinn LeTour head lugs.

Schwinn Deluxe Touring Paramount

Men's Models

P10-9 10-speed P15-9 15-speed

See the complete history of the Schwinn Paramount .

These 26 pound Deluxe Touring Paramounts come in 10-speed or 15-speed models and are designed for touring- with a longer wheelbase and more fork rake than road racing, sprint or track bikes- so they are more comfortable and easier handling for longer trips and provide the utmost in pleasure riding where racing speed is not the prime consideration.

Ladies' Models

P60-9 10-speed P65-9 15-speed Colors: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red, Silver Mist and White

If you have never experienced the feel of a truly high-performance bike like these- the finest money can buy- you'll be amazed and thrilled with the big difference they will make in your own cycling ability and enjoynment. They are worth every penny! Full specifications on pages 12 and 13. See your Schwinn Dealer for ordering information and optons on write our Consumer Relations Department.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.....$187.00
• 15-speed models, $885.00

Schwinn Paramount Track Racer

P14-0 Track Racer fized hub

Schwinn Paramount Road Racer

P13-9 Road Racer 10-speed

Schwinn Paramount Racing Bikes

These two competition model Paramounts are built for speed and quick maneuverability, with a shorter wheelbase than touring bikes, so they ride more like a race car than a limousine- but at only 20 pounds for the Track Racer and 23 pounds for the Road Racer they've got the most "go" any bike can give. Road Racer has 10-speeds, Track Racer has single fixed hub (for track use only-no brake.) Specifications on pages 12 and 13.

Assembled and fitted, ready to ride

• Track Model.....$650.00
• Road Model......$900.00

See the complete history of the Schwinn Racer .

Schwinn paramount tandems.

T29-9 Men's and Ladies' 15-speed T32-9 Double men's 15-speed

See the complete history of the Schwinn Tandem .

Paramount tandem.

Few thrills in cycling can catch sharing the double fun of tandem riding on really good high-performance bikes like these 15-speed, 43-pound Paramount X-tra Lite Tandems.

Ladies' mixtie "step-through" frame

Colors: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, White, Strawberry Red, and Silver Mist.

Hand brazed of 4130 chrome-moly steel tubing for lightness of weight, these frames have internal lugs for extra strength. Model T29 has a men's front and a ladies' mixtie "step-through" rear frame. T32 has a double men's frame.

See specifications on pages 12 and 13.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$1,395.00

Schwinn X-tra Lite Bicycle, 1979 Specifications

Super Le Tour II

Frame Size (inches) : D21-9-21" men's D23-9-23" men's D25-9-25" men's

Frame: Schwinn-Built X-tra Lite Torch brazed lug frame, 16 gauge 1020 carbon steel. Fork: Tubular, with semi-sloping chrome plated fork crown and 6" chrome on fork sides. Handlebar: SR alloy, Randonneur bend drop style with double sleeve. Stem: SR alloy with recesed allen bolt head. Saddle: Seille Royale contour saddle with leather finish vinyl top and lightweight plastic base with alloy La Prada 25.4 mm seat post. Crankset: Sugino Super Maxy alloy cotterless with 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels with chrome-moly steel spindle. Freewheel: Shimano Cassete with 6-speed cogs 13-15-17-19-24-28 tooth. Chain: Shimano Uniglide chain 3/32 x 1/2 inch-112 links. Hubs: Rear: Shimano Alloy small flange free hub with quick release. Front: Schwinn-Approved Mailland alloy small flange with quick release and wheel retention. Rear Dearilleur: Shimano Altus LT Deluxe with self-centering system. Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus LT Deluxe with self-centering system. Shifting Lever: Shimano Altus LT Deluxe alloy down tube shifters. Brakes: Weinmann 605 Deluxe alloy side pull with rubber-hooded alloy deluxe racing levers. Rims: Weinmann A-125 flight alloy 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn Super Record Gumwall High Pressure 27 x 1 1/8 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge bright finish. Pedals: Mailland alloy rattrap with reflectors tor clips and straps. Accessories: None. Color: Black sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red. Weight 28 pounds.

Frame Size (inches) : D11-9-21" men's D13-9-23" men's D15-9-25" men's D59-9-19" ladies' D62-9-22" ladies'

Frame: Schwinn-Built X-tra Lite Torch brazed lug frame, 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel. Fork: Tubular with chrome plated crown cover and 6" chrome trim on blades. Handlebar: SR alloy, Randonneur bend drop style double sleeve. Stem: SR alloy with recesed allen bolt head. Saddle: Seille Royale with suede finish top and lightweight plastic base with 7/8 inch post clamp. Crankset: Sugino Super Maxy alloy cotterless with 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels with chrome-moly steel spindle. Freewheel: Schwinn-Approved Mailland five cogs anodixed in gold color with high speed chainguard and built-in dust seat 14-17-20-24-28. Chain: Sedis 3/32 x 1/2 inch-114 links. Hubs: Rear: Schwinn-Approved Mailland large flange alloy- front hub has quick release and patented positive wheel retention. Rear Dearilleur: Shimano 400 Series. Front Derailleur: Shimano-Approved GT1295 with exclusive two-piece chain cage for Jam free shifting. Shifting Lever: Shimano Altus LT Deluxe alloy down tube shifters. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved forged alloy center pull with forged alloy extensions levers. Rims: UKA! narrow section 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn High Pressure Sports Touring Gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge bright finish. Pedals: Union Rattrap. Accessories: Kickstand. Color: Strawberry Red, Frosty Blue. Weight 30 pounds with kickstand.

Schwinn Traveler III

Frame Size (inches) : T39-19" men's T41-21" men's T43-23" men's T45-25" men's T89-19" ladies' T92-22" ladies'

Frame: Schwinn-Approved lug frame- brazed lug construction of 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel. Fork: Tubular with 6" chrome trim on fork. Handlebar: Steel Randonneur style. Stem: SR aluminum alloy. Saddle: Ariake- black vinyl top with nylon base. Crankset: Schwinn-Approve 3-pieve cotterless with alloy crank arms, chrome-moly spindle, satin finish steel chainguard and 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Shimano 14-17-20-24-28 tooth. Chain: Shimano Uniglide 3/32 x 1/2 inch-112 links. Hubs: Rear: Shimano semi- large flange - front Shimano small flange steel-rear. Rear Dearilleur: Shimano 400. Front Derailleur: Shimano 400. Shifting Lever: Shimano handlebar stem mounted. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved pull with extensions levers. Rims: Araya 27 x 1 1/4 . Tires: Schwinn Puff Gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge- UCP finish. Pedals: KKT RT-E Rattrap with reflectors. Accessories: Kickstand. Color: Scarlet Flame, Pearl Blue. Weight 32 pounds with kickstand.

Schwinn World Sport

Frame Size (inches) : W11-9-21" men's W13-9-23" men's W15-9-25" men's W691-9-19" ladies' W71-9-21" ladies'

Frame: Schwinn-Approved lug frame- brazed lug construction of 18 gauge carbon steel. Fork: Tubular front fork with fenders eyelets. Handlebar: Steel, drop style. Stem: SR aluminum alloy with recesses binder bolt. Saddle: Black quited racing type with lightweight plastic base. Crankset: SR 3-piece cotterless with alloy crank arms, and 40 and 42 tooth. Freewheel: Maeda Suntour 14-17-20-24-28 tooth cogs. Chain: TYC chain- 3/32 x 1/2". Hubs: Rear: sunshi large flange alloy hub - front Sunshin small flange alloy steel hub- rear. Rear Dearilleur: Maeda Suntour Honor. Front Derailleur: Maeda Suntour Spirt. Shifting Lever: Suntour handlebar stem mounted. Brakes: Aluminum alloy center pull with extensions levers. Rims: 27 x 1 1/4 tubular steel. Tires: 27 x 1 1/4 inch high pressure gumwall. Spokes: 080 gauge- Uni chrome plated. Pedals: KKT Rattrap with reflectors. Accessories: Kickstand. Color: Pearl Blue, Royal Maroon. Weight 33 pounds with kickstand.

Schwinn Paramount Deluxe Touring

P10, P60, 10-speed P15, P65, 15-speed Men's - 20,21,22,23,24,25, or 26" Ladies' - 20 or 22" Custom made- to measure available at extra cost on all four models.

Frame: Schwinn hand-built of Reynolds 531 double butted and taper gauge manganese alloy steel tubing, fully lugged with Campagnolo fork ends with eyeleds- head and seat mast angles 73 degrees parallel. Fork: Reynolds 531 taper gauge blades and single butted steering tube with Campagnolo fork ends with eyeleds 1 3/4" take. Handlebar: Cinelli aluminum alloy drop bar. Stem: Cinelli forged aluminum alloy with recesses bolts. Saddle: Cinelli Unica-Nitor suede leather top on plastic base. Crankset: Campagnolo Record Strada 3-piece forged alloy triple plateau with 36-46-54 tooth chainwheels on 15-speed- 42-52 on 10-speed. Freewheel: Regina Oro with 14-17-19-25-31 tooth cogs on 15-speed 14-16-18-21-24 on 10-speed. Chain: Regina Oro 3/32 x 1/2". Hubs: Rear: Campagnolo Record large flange with quick release. Rear Dearilleur: 15-speeds- Schwinn- Approved Sun Tour GT 300 wide range 10-speeds- Campagnolo Nouvo Record alloy. Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record alloy. Shifting Lever: Campagnolo alloy down tube shifters. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved Weinmann Vainqueur alloy center pull on P60- P65- Weinmann Carrera on P10, P15. Rims: Schwinn-Approved Super Champion 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn Super Record high pressure gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 072-080 gauge- Stainless butted. Pedals: Campagnolo Super Legeri alloy rattrap with toe clips and straps. Accessories: Options on request. Color: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red, Silver Mist, White. Weight: 26 pounds with kickstand.

Schwinn Road Racing Paramount

P12, 10-speed

Framse Size (inches): Standard frame sizes are 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 or 26 inches or made to measure of extra cost. Frame: Shorter wheel base road racing framse, Schwinn hand-built Schwinn hand-built of Reynolds 531 double butted and taper gauge manganese alloy steel tubing, fully lugged with with Campagnolo fork ends with - head and seat mast angles 73 degrees parallel. Fork: Reynolds 531 taper gauge round blades and single butted steering tube with Campagnolo fork ends with eyeleds 1 3/4" take. Handlebar: Cinelli aluminum alloy drop bar. Stem: Cinelli forged aluminum alloy with recesses bolts. Saddle: Cinelli Unica-Nitor suede leather top on plastic base. Crankset: Campagnolo Record Strada 3-piece forged alloy double plateau with 42-52 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Regina Oro with 14-16-18-21-24 tooth cogs. Chain: Regina Oro 3/32 x 1/2". Hubs: Rear: Campagnolo Record large flange with quick release. Rear Dearilleur: Campagnolo Nouvo Record alloy. Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record alloy. Shifting Lever: Campagnolo alloy down tube shifters. Brakes: Campagnolo alloy side pulls. Rims: Schwinn-Approved Super Champion 330 gram alloy tubular 27 x 1 inch. Tires: Campagnolo del Mondo silk tubular. Spokes: 072-080 gauge- Stainless butted. Pedals: Campagnolo Super Legeri alloy rattrap with toe clips and straps. Accessories: Options on request. Color: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red, Silver Mist, White. Weight: 23 pounds.

Professional Track Paramount P14

Framse Size (inches): Standard frame sizes are 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 or 26 inches or made to measure of extra cost. Frame: Shorter wheel track style, Schwinn built of Reynolds 531 double butted and taper gauge manganese alloy steel tubing, fully lugged with with Campagnolo fork ends with - head and seat mast angles 74 degrees. Fork: Reynolds 531 taper gauge round fork blades and single butted steering tube and Campagnolo fork ends -track design with 1 3/8 inch rake. Handlebar: Cinelli aluminum alloy track style drop bar. Stem: Cinelli forged aluminum alloy track style with recesses bolts. Saddle: Cinelli Unica-Nitor suede leather top on plastic base. Crankset: Campagnolo Record Pista 3-piece forged alloy 50 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Fixed gear Campagnolo alloy fixed hub with choice of 15 or 16 tooth rear sprocket. Chain: Regina 1/8 x 1/2 inch track chain. Hubs: Rear: Campagnolo Record Pista- large flange alloy. Rear Dearilleur: None. Front Derailleur: None. Shifting Lever: None. Brakes: None- For track use only. Rims: Schwinn-Approved Super Champion 330 gram alloy tubular 27 x 1 inch. Tires: Clement no.9 track cotton tire (Clement no.3 track silks- optional at extra cost.) Spokes: 072-060 gauge TD - Stainless butted. Pedals: Campagnolo Record Pista alloy rattrap with toe clips and straps. Accessories: Options on request. Color: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red, Silver Mist, White. Weight: 20 pounds.

T29, 15-speed Framse Size (inches): Men's style front with Mixie rear T292- 22" ft. 19" rear T294- 24" ft. 22" rear Frame: Hand built hand brazed 4130 chrome moly heavy duty tubing internally lugged. Forks: Schwin built 4130 chrome-moly steel taper gauged tubular extra-strength tandem design. Handlebar: Front-Cinelli alloy drop style Rear-GB alloy allrounder style. Stem: Front-Cinelli forged aluminum with recessed bolt Rear-Schwinn built heavy duty forged steel bracket. Saddle: Cinelli Unica-Nitor suede leather top on plastic base. Crankset: Campagnolo Record Strada 3-piece forged alloy 15 speed 36-46-54T triple plateau with tandem cross-over. Freewheel: Special heavy duty tandem design rear cluster with 14-16-19-25-31 tooth cogs. Chain: Regina 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Rear: Phil Wood stainless steel heavy duty tandem hubs with sealed bearings adaptable for disc brakes-45 holes. Rear Dearilleur: Maeda Suntour VGT alloy wide range. Front Derailleur: Camapagnolo Record. Shifting Lever: Schwinn-Approved Maeda ratchet design handlebar end shifters. Brakes: Front Caliper- Matac cyclomoteor Rear Weinmann Valnueur- Brakes Blocks- Mathauser levers- Weinman hooded. Rims: Super Schwunn alloy 27 x 1 inch 48 holes. Tires: Schwinn Le Tour High Pressure Gumwall 27x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: to 080 stainless steel. Pedals: Campagnolo Super Legerri alloy rattrap with toe clips and straps. Accessories: Options on request. Color: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red, Silver Mist, White. Weight: 43 pounds.

Schwinn Paramount Tandem

T32, 15-Speed

Framse Size (inches): Men's style front and rear T322- 22" front and rear T324- 24" front and rear Frame: Hand built hand brazed 4130 chrome moly heavy duty tubing internally lugged, curved seat mast. Forks: Schwin built 4130 chrome-moly steel taper gauged tubular extra-strength tandem design. Handlebar: Front-Cinelli alloy drop style Rear-GB alloy allrounder style. Stem: Front-Cinelli forged aluminum alloy with recessed bolt Rear-Schwinn built heavy duty forged steel bracket. Saddle: Cinelli Unica-Nitor suede leather top on plastic base. Crankset: Campagnolo Record Strada 3-piece forged alloy 15 speed 36-46-54T triple plateau with tandem cross-over. Freewheel: Special heavy duty tandem design rear cluster with 14-16-19-25-31 tooth cogs. Chain: Regina 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Rear: Phil Wood stainless steel heavy duty tandem hubs with sealed bearings adaptable for disc brakes-48 holes. Rear Dearilleur: Maeda Suntour VGT alloy wide range. Front Derailleur: Huret "Success". Shifting Lever: Schwinn-Approved Maeda ratchet design handlebar end shifters. Brakes: Calipers- Matac cyclomoteor front and rear levers- Weinmann hooded- Brakes Blocks- Mathauser. Rims: Super Schwunn alloy 27 x 1 inch 48 holes. Tires: Schwinn Le Tour High Pressure Gumwall 27x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: to 080 stainless steel. Pedals: Campagnolo Super Legerri alloy rattrap with toe clips and straps. Accessories: Options on request. Color: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Strawberry Red, Silver Mist, White. Weight: 43 pounds.

Schwinn Continental II

310-9 20" 312-9 22" 314-9 24" 316-9 26"

The Schwinn Continental II is the top-of-the line in Schwinn's 27 inch wheel standard lightweight model line.

Ladies' frame sizes 350-9 20" 352-9 22"

This 36-pound 10-speed model features Schwinn's famous Electro-forged diamond-style frame of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel- the strongest, longest lasting diamond-style frame ever made-in combination with sturdy components and low rolling resistance Schwinn High Pressure Sports Touring tires, for a smooth, easy ride.

Slightly heavier but stronger and more resistant to abuse than 30-pound sport bicycles, the Continental II is an ideal family bike. Has quick release front hub so front wheel may be removed in just seconds for carrying bike in most car trunks, for easy storage or for quick tire changes-also has patented positive front wheel retention feature. Complete specifications on pages 20 and 21.

Colors: Black Sable, Frosty blue, Burgubdy Mist.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$169.95

See the complete history of the Schwinn Continental .

Schwinn caliente.

Men's frame size

C20-9 20" C22-9 22" C24-9 24"

Amazingly easy, positive shifting sets the Schwinn Caliente apart from most other 10-speed lightweights- because it's equipped with the new Shimano FF system front freewheel and the Shimano Position stem-mounted shifting lever which shifts into each gear speed with a positive click- and unbeatable combination for new 10-speed riders, and a real convenience for exoerienced riders.

C67-9 17" C70-9 20"

Schwinn's own sturdy Electro-forged frame with tubular steel fork and easy-riding Schwinn Breeze Sport Touring 27 x 1 1/4" gumwall tires make this sturdy 37-pounds 10-speed a joy to ride and easy to maintain. Complete Specifications on pages 20 and 21.

Colors: Spicy chestnut, Cardinal red, Frosty blue.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$159.95

Schwinn Varsity Sport

The Schwinn Varsity is America's best-selling full-size 27 inch wheel 10-speed bicycle-year after year-famous for its smooth and easy riding quality and for its sturdy dependability under all riding conditions.

Schwinn Electro-forged diamond style frame with Schwinn's forged steel fork, Schwinn's one piece crank with patented Schwinn-Built chainwheels and Schwinn's own extra-strength tubular steel rims make the Varsity an unbeatable value in riding in performance and long-lasting, trouble-free owner satisfactions.

117 17" 120 20" 122 22" 124 24" 126 26"

See the complete history of the Schwinn Varsity .

Although extra-strength features, together with a forged steel stem and heavy duty kickstand, add up to total weight of approximately 38 pounds, the Varsity is nevertheless fast and easy to pedal because of its high quality, precifion made crank and wheel bearings, its low rolling resistance 27 x 1 1/4 inch Schwinn Puff gumwall tires and its resilient, perfectly aligned frame and driving mechanism.

All in all, this winning combination of great Schwinn features- available only from Schwinn-make the Schwinn Varsity America's Best Seller- and your best buy!

167 17" 170 20" 172 22"

Colors: Cardinal Red, Sky Blue, Emerald Green.

Schwinn-Approved GT510 rear derailleur with jam free back pedal cage and Schwinn-Approved Maillard 5 cog hub with built in high-speed chain guard. Schwinn-Built extra strength tubular steel rims with low rolling resistance 27 x 1 1/4" Schwinn Puff gumwall tires. Schwinn-Approved GT20 front derailleur with special jam-free chain cage. Forged steel stem and drop style steel handlebars with dual position brake levers. Schwinn-Built extra strength forged steel fork with chrome crown cap. Schwinn-Built Electro-forged diamond style steel frame of 18 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built in kickstand housing and welded on cable guides. Schwinn extra-strength forged steel one-piece crank with Dutarol bearings and patented Schwinn-built jam-free chain wheels.

Schwinn Sportabout

220 20" 222 22"

270 20"

This special value 10-speed Schwinn Sportabout offers Schwinn quality construction and performance at an unusually low price. Its no-frills features include Schwinn's standard Electro-forged diamond style frame of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs, Schwinn one-piece cold forged steel crank with patented chainwheels, Schwinn's tubular steel front fork, Schwinn tubular steel rims with 27 x 1 1/4" inch Schwinn Breeze Sport Touring gumwall tires, easy shifting Maeda Suntour front and rear derailleurs with Schwinn Twin-Stik stem mounted shifting levers.

Here's dependable Schwinn quality and durability at a thrifty price- ride the Schwinn Sportabout and save! Color: Golden Yellow.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$129.95

Complete specification on pages 20 and 21

Schwinn Suburban

Many riders prefer the comfort of traditional upright or tourist handlebars and still want all the advantages of low rolling resistance on full adult-size 27 inch wheels-just the combintaion offered in this wide selection of easy riding Schwinn Suburban models.

Choose from 10-speed or 5-speed models equipped with the Shimano FF front freewheel system for effortless shifting of gears and exceptionally light pedal pressure all in kinds of terrain and riding conditions-or the dependable Sturney-Archer 3-speed rear hub with built-in pedal-operated coaster brake- an ideal family bike for all-around use.

Colors: Burgundy Mist, Frosty Blue Complete specification on pages 20 and 21

• 10-speed....$164.95
• 5-speed....$144.95
• 3-speed....$154.95

642 22" 10-speed 644 24" 10-speed 630 20" 5-speed 632 22" 5-speed 634 24" 5-speed 622 22" 3-speed

See the complete history of the Schwinn Suburban .

687 17" 10-speed 690 20" 10-speed 692 22" 10-speed 577 17" 5-speed 580 20" 5-speed 582 22" 5-speed S70 20" 3-speed

Schwinn Standard 27" Wheel Lightweight 1979 Specifications

Continental ii.

Model Number: 310-9, 314-9, 350-9, 312-9, 316-9, 352-9.

Frame Size (inch): 310-9 20" mens, 312-9 22" mens, 314-9 24" mens, 316-9 24" mens, 350-9 20" ladies, 352-9 22" Ladies.

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Tubular steel fork, chrome trimmed with eyelets. Handlebar: GB Randonneur alloy drop style. Stem: Schwinn-Approved GB forged alloy stem. Saddle: Schwinn-Approved comfort-form racing style with vinyl cover over specially molded pad. Crankset: Schwinn forged steel diamond style heat treated crank with patented Schwinn 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Schwinn-Approved Mailand with 14-17-20-24-28 toothe cogs, high-speed chainguard and built-in dust seal. Chain: Shimano Uni-glide 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Schwinn-Approved large flange alloy-front hub has quick release with patented wheel retention. Rear Derailleur: Schwinn-Approved Huret GT-510 with ham-free back pedal cage. Front Derailleur: Schwinn-Approved Huret GT-200 with special jam-free chain cage. Shifting Levers: Schwinn-Built Twin Stik fork stem mounted alloy. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy center pull with extension levers. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn High pressure Sports Touring gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Accessories: Built-in kickstand. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Mailland alloy rattrap. Color: Black Sable, Frosty Blue, Burgundy Mist. Weight: 26 pounds with kickstand.

Model Number: C20-9 C22-9 C24-9 C67-9 C70-9

Frame Size (inch): C20-9 20" mens, C22-9 22" mens, C24-9 24" mens, 367-9 20" ladies, 370-9 22" Ladies.

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Tubular steel fork with eyelets. Handlebar: Schwinn steel chrome plated, drop style. Stem: Schwinn forged steel chrome plated. Saddle: Schwinn-Approved comfort-form racing style with spring suspension and vinyl cover over specially molded pad. Crankset: Schwinn forged steel one-piece crank with Shimano FF freewheeling double plateau 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Schwinn-Approved Shimano FF system with with 14-17-20-24-28 tooth cogs. Chain: Shimano Uni-glide 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Schwinn-Approved large flange alloy. Rear Derailleur: Shimano Positron II positive indexing. Front Derailleur: Schwinn-Approved GT-290. Shifting Levers: Exclusive Shimano Positron II fork stem mounted controls. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pulls with extension levers. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn Breeze Sport Touring 27 x 1 1/4 inch gumwall. Accessories: Built-in kickstand. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union steel rattrap. Color: Frosty Blue, Cardinal Red, Emerald Green. Weight: 37 pounds with kickstand.

Model Number: 170-9 172-9 117-9 120-9 122-9 124-9 126-9 167-9

Frame Size (inch): 117-9 17" mens, 120-9 20" mens, 122-9 22" mens, 124-9 24" mens, 126-9 26" mens,

167-9 17" ladies, 170-9 20" ladies, 172-9 22" ladies,

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Schwinn-built steel fork with chrome finish crown cap. Handlebar: Schwinn steel chrome plated, drop style. Stem: Schwinn forged steel chrome plated. Saddle: Schwinn-Approved comfort-form racing style with vinyl cover over specially molded pad. Crankset: Schwinn forged steel diamond style heat treated crank with patented Schwinn 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Schwinn-Approved Mailland with 14-17-20-24-28 tooth cogs, high speed chainguard and built-in dust seal. Chain: Sedis- 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Front- Schwinn-Approved Mailland large flange alloy. Rear- small flange alloy 36 hole. Rear Derailleur: Schwinn-Approved Huret Gt-510 with special jam-free backpedal cage. Front Derailleur: Schwinn-Approved Huret Gt-290 with special jam-free chain cage. Shifting Levers: Schwinn Twin-Stik fork stem mounted alloy. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull with extension levers. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn Puff gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Accessories: Built-in kickstand. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union steel rattrap. Color: Sky Blue, Cardinal Red, Emerald Green. Weight: 38 pounds with kickstand.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Model number: 220-9 222-9 270-9

Frame Size (inch): 220-9 20" mens, 222-9 22" mens, 270-9 20" ladies.

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Tubular steel fork. Handlebar: Schwinn Steel chrome plated, drop style. Stem: Masinger racing style, padde with vinyl cover. Saddle: Ashtabula cold forged steel one-piece crank with Schwinn patentend 39-52 tooth chainwheels and chrome plated chainguard. Crankset: Schwinn forged steel diamond style heat treated crank with patented Schwinn 39 and 52 tooth chainwheels. Freewheel: Maeda Suntour with 14-17-20-24-28 tooth cogs. Chain: Sedis- 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Schwinn-Approved Mailland alloy small flange. Rear Derailleur: Suntour Seven. Front Derailleur: Suntour Spirit. Shifting Levers: Maeda handlebar stem mounted. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved side pull alloy. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Accessories: Built-in kickstand. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union steel rattrap. Color: Golden Yellow. Weight: 39 pounds with kickstand.

5-Speed Model Number: 530-9, 532-9, 534-9, 577-9, 580-9, 582-9,

10-speed Model Number: 642-9 644-9 687-9 690-9 692-9

Frame Size (inch): 10-speeds 642 22" men's 644 24" men's 687 17" ladies 690 20" ladies 692 22" ladies

5-speeds 530-20" men's 532-22" men's 534-24" men's 577 17" ladies 580 20" ladies 582 22" ladies

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Tubular fork with eyelets. Handlebar: Schwinn chrome plated steel upright tourist style with Schwinn patented cushion grips. Stem: Schwinn chrome plated forged steel. Saddle: Schwinn-Approved mattress with spring cushioning. Crankset: Schwinn-Approvrd forged steel one-piece crank with Shimano FF front freewheeling single plateau 46 tooth chainwheel with inner and outer chainguards. Freewheel: Schwinn-Approved Shimano FF System with 14-17-21-26-32 tooth cogs. (5-speed only) Chain: Shimano Uni-glide 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Schwinn-Approved Mailland small flange alloy, front and rear. Rear Derailleur: Shimano Positron II positive indexing. Front Derailleur: 10-speed: Schwinn-Approved GT-290. 5-speed: NONE. Shifting Levers: Exclusive Shimano Positron II fork stem mounted control. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pulls. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Tires: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Accessories: Built-in kickstand. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union bow type rubber pad. Color: Burgundy Mist, Frosty Blue. Weight: 39 pounds with kickstand.

3-speed Coaster S22-8, S70-8,

Frame size: S22-8 22" mens S70-8 20 ladies

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Tubular fork with eyelets. Handlebar: Schwinn chrome plated steel upright tourist with Schwinn patented cushion grips. Stem: Schwinn chrome plated forged steel. Saddle: Schwinn-Approved mattress with spring cushioning. Crankset: Schwinn one-piece forged steel crank with 46 tooth chainwheel. Freewheel: None. Chain: Union 1/4 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Front-Schwinn -Approved Mailland small flange alloy. Rear- Sturney Archer 3-speed coaster brake. Rear Derailleur: None. Front Derailleur: None. Shifting Levers: Sturney Archer 3-speed control. Brakes: Front-Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull front caliper. Rear-Sturney Archer 3-speed coaster brake. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel 27 x 1 1/2 inch. Tires: Schwinn Puff gumwall 27 x 1 1/4 inch. Accessories: Built-in kickstand. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union bow type rubber pad. Color: Burgundy Mist, Frosty Blue. Weight: 39 pounds with kickstand.

Schwinn Collegiate Sport

Boy's Frame Sizes

707-9 17" 10-speed FF 710-9 20" 10-speed FF 712-9 22" 10-speed FF 727-5 17" 5-speed FF 730-5 20" 5-speed FF 733-5 22" 5-speed FF

See the complete history of the Schwinn Collegiate .

These youthfully styled Collegiate Sport models are the idea choice for boys, girls, or anyone who needs a sturdy 26 inch wheel lightweight style bike with dependable 2 3/8 inch gumwall tires and easy-shifting, jam-resistant 5 or 10-speed gears.

Girl's Frame Sizes

757-9 17" 10-speed FF 760-9 20" 10-speed FF 777-5 17" 5-speed FF 780-5 20" 5-speed FF

Equipped with Shimano FF front freewheeling chainwheels, the derailleur system is protected from damage by backpedaling and shifting gears is made easier, especially for 10-speed beginners. Now everyone can join the fum of riding 5 and 10-speed bikes with these smooth- shifting, long-lasting, trouble-free Schwinn Quality-Built Collegiates- an outstanding value at a budget price.

• 10-speed FF....$139.95
• 5-speed FF....$134.95

Mesinger RI saddle with vinyl top. Schwinn-Built extra strength tubular steel rims with 26 x 1 3/4" Schwinn Sport Touring gumwall tires. Schwinn-Approved Mailland small flange alloy hubs, front and rear. Maeda Suntour 5 cog 14-17-20-24-28 tooth chainwheel. Suntour Seven rear derailleur. Suntour sprint front derailleur. Schwinn-Built drop style taped chrome plated steel handlebars with extension brake levers. Schwinn-Approved aloy side pull caliper brakes. Schwinn-Built drop forged steel fork extra strength. Schwinn-Built electro forged 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel frame with built in kickstand housing and welded on cable lugs. Schwinn-Approved forged steel one-piece crank with Shimano FF front freewheeling double plateau 39-52 tooth chainwheels. Illustrated: The Boy's 10-speed Collegiate Sport equipped with FF. Complete Specification on page 26.

Collegiate Tourist

If you're looking for all-aroung riding comfort in a dependable lightweight styled bike with upright tourist handlebars and mattress saddle, thsese 26 inch wheel Collegiate Tourist model are a great value for boys or riders of all ages.

Schwinn Boy's

Available in 3-speeds with hand brakes or coaster brake models (3-speed coaster on 17 inch frame sizes), these built-to-last Collegiate models are famous for thier sturdy construction and ability to withstand hard use- with genuine Schwinn Built electro-forged frames, forged steel forks, one-piece forged steel cranks, extra-strength tubular steel rims and many other exclusive Schwinn quality features not found on discount house or chain store bargain bikes. For only a few dollars more, you'll enjoy years of smoother, easier riding with lower service costs and higher resale value-so ride a Schwinn and save!

Complete specifications on page 26.

• 3-speed coaster....$119.95
• 3-speed caliper....$114.95
• Coaster............$99.95

Boys Frame Sizes

K37-8 17" 3-speed Coaster K40-6 22" 3-speed Coaster K42-6 24" 3-speed Coaster K44-6 26" 3-speed Coaster K40-4 20" 3-speed Caliper K42-4 22" 3-speed Caliper K44-4 24" 3-speed Caliper

Colors: Sky Blue, Black Sable and Emerald Green.

These Schwinn Collegiate Tourist models with 26 inch wheels are ideal for girls from 8 to 80 who prefer upright handlebars and a comfortable mattress saddle on a bike that's not too high with a step-through frame that makes it easy to get on and off.

Schwinn Girl's

Choice of frames sizes from 17 inch for petite figures 20 or 22 inch for taller riders, with generous saddle height adjustment on each size.

The 5-speed model is equipped with Shimano FF front freewheeling system for easy, jam-free shifting of gears, a great convenience for everyone, especially new derailleur users. Also available in 3-speeds with hand brakes, or with coaster brakes (3-speed coaster on 17 inch frame models.) These Collegiate Tourist models have the same sturdy construction and famous Schwinn-Built quality features described on the preceding three pages- an outstanding value in long-lasting riding comfort and service-free satisfaction at a low budget price.

You'll be glad you chose Schwinn! Complete specifications on page 26. Colors: SKy blue, Black Sable, Emerald Green.

• 3-speed coaster........$119.95
• 3-speed Caliper........$114.95
• Coaster......$99.95

Girls' Frame Sizes

767-5 17" 5-speed FF 770-5 20" 5-speed FF K87-8 17" 3-speed Coaster K90-4 20" 3-speed caliper K92-4 22" 3-speed caliper K87-6 17" Coaster K90-6 20" coaster

Schwinn 26 inch Wheel Models 1979 Specifications

10-speed 26" Wheels Frame sizes (inches): 707-9 17" boys, 710-9 20" boys, 712-9 22" boys, 757-9 17" girls, 760-9 20" girls,

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Schwinn-built forged steel fork. Handlebar: Schwinn steel chrome plated, drop style. Stem: Schwinn forged steel chrome plated sport style. Saddle: Mesinger R1 racing style, vinyle top. Crankset: Forged steel one-piece crank with Shimano FF front freewheeling with 39-52 double plateau chainwheels. Freewheel: Shimano-Approved Shimano. Chain: Sedis 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Schwinn -Approved Mailland small flange alloy front and rear. Rear Derailleur: Suntour Seven. Front Derailleur: Suntour Spirt. Shifting Levers: Suntour handlebar stem mounted. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull calipers with extension levers. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 26 x 1 1/4 inch Endreick EA-1. Tires: Schwinn Sport Touring gumwall 26 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge Cp bright finish. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union steel rattrap. Accessories: Schwinn Built-in kickstand. Color: Sky blue, black sable, golden yellow. Weight: 39 pounds with kickstand.

Schwinn Collegiate Tourist

5-speed 26" wheels 5-speed Collegiate Sport 26" wheels

Schwinn Collegiate Sport 10-speed 26" Wheels

727-5 17" boys' sport 730-5 20" boys' sport 732-5 22" boys' sport 777-5 17" girls' sport 780-5 20" girls' sport 767-5 17" girls' sport

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing and welded-on cable lugs. Fork: Schwinn-built forged steel fork. Handlebar: Schwinn steel chrome plated, special touring style on COllegiate Tourist . Schwinn steel chrome plated sport style on Collegiate Sport. Stem: Schwinn forged steel chrome plated sport style. Saddle: Mesinger S1-1 spring cushioned tourist saddle,exclusive design on Collegiate Tourist Mesinger R1 racing style vinyle top on Collegiate Sport. Crankset: One-piece steel forged crank with Shimano single plateau 46 tooth chainwheel and FF system with inner and outer chainguards on Collegiate Tourist. Forged Steel one-piece crank with Shimano FF front freewheeling with 46 tooth chainwheel on Collegiate Sport. Freewheel: Schwinn-Approved Shimano FF system with 14-17-21-26-32 tooth cugs. Chain: Schwinn 3/32 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Schwinn -Approved small flange alloy front and rear on Collegiate Tourist Schwinn-Approved Maillard small flange alloy- front and rear or Collegiate Sport. Rear Derailleur: Schwinn-Approved Shimano GT-120. Front Derailleur: None. Shifting Levers: Schwinn Stik-shift, fork stem mounted. Brakes: Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull calipers on Collegiate Tourist. Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull calipers on extension levers on Collegiate Sport. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 26 x 1 1/4 inch Endreick EA-1. Tires: Schwinn Sport Touring gumwall 26 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge Cp bright finish. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union runner black on Collegiate Tourist. Schwinn-Approved Union steel rattrap on Collegiate Sport. Accessories: Schwinn Built-in kickstand. Color: Sky blue, black sable, golden yellow. Weight: 38 pounds with kickstand.

3-Speed Coaster 26" Wheels 3-speed collegiate Tourist 26" Wheels

K37-8 17" Boys K87-8 17" Girls K40-4 20" Boys K42-4 22" Boys K44-4 24" Boys K90-4 20" Boys K92-4 20" Boys

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing. Fork: Schwinn-built forged steel fork. Handlebar: Schwinn steel chrome plated, special touring style. Stem: Schwinn forged steel chrome plated touring style. Saddle: Mesinger S1-1 spring cushion tourist style- exclusive design. Crankset: Schwinn One-piece chrome plated steel crank with Schwinn 46 tooth chainwheel. Forged Steel one-piece crank with Shimano FF front freewheeling with 46 tooth chainwheel on Collegiate Sport. Freewheel: None on K37-8 and k87-8 Sturney Archer 18 tooth on other models. Chain: Union 1/8 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Front-Schwinn -Approved Maillard alloy small flange Rear- Sturney Archer S3C 3-speed coaster brake on K37-8 and K87-8 Sturney-Archer and 3-speed on other models. Rear Derailleur: None. Front Derailleur: None. Shifting Levers: Sturney-Archer handlebar trigger control. Brakes: Front-Schwinn-Approved side pull caliper. Rear- Sturney-Archer coaster brake on K37-8 and K87-B. Schwinn-Approved alloy side pull calipers on other models. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 26 x 1 1/4 inch Endreick EA-1. Tires: Schwinn Sport Touring gumwall 26 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge Cp bright finish. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union rubber block. Accessories: Schwinn Built-in kickstand. Color: Sky blue, black sable, emerald green. Weight: 39 pounds with kickstand.

Coaster 26" wheels K40-6 20" Boys K42-6 22" Boys K44-6 24" Boys K87-6 17" Girls K90-6 20" Girls

Frame: Schwinn electro-forged of 16 gauge 1010 carbon steel with built-in kickstand housing. Fork: Schwinn-built forged steel fork. Handlebar: Schwinn steel chrome plated, special touring style. Stem: Schwinn forged steel chrome plated touring style. Saddle: Mesinger S1-1 spring cushion tourist style- exclusive design. Crankset: Schwinn One-piece chrome plated steel crank with Schwinn 46 tooth chainwheel. Freewheel: None. Chain: Union 1/8 x 1/2 inch. Hubs: Front-Schwinn -Approved Union steel small flange Rear- Bendix coaster brake. Rear Derailleur: None. Front Derailleur: None. Shifting Levers: None. Brakes: Bendix coaster brake. Rims: Schwinn tubular steel chrome plated 26 x 1 1/4 inch Endreick EA-1. Tires: Schwinn Sport Touring gumwall 26 x 1 1/4 inch. Spokes: 080 gauge Cp bright finish. Pedals: Schwinn-Approved Union rubber block. Accessories: Schwinn Built-in kickstand. Color: Sky blue, black sable, golden yellow. Weight: 39 pounds with kickstand. Specifications subject to change without notice.

These junior size 10-speed Schwinn Caliente bikes for boys and girls have 24-inch wheels to provide a safe, comfortable fit for intermediate size rides- plus the Shimano FF front freewheel and Positron gear shifting systems- ideal for begginers in 10-speed riding.

24" Wheel

C44 18" Boys 10-speed FF-P

C94 15 1/2" Girls 10-speed FF-P

The FF front freewheel protects against derailleur jam-ups from back-pedaling, and the Positron shifts from one speed to another with a positive click to let the rider feel each gear change. Schwinn's own Electro-forged frame, forged fork and tubular steel rims assure great performance and unmatched durability with low maintenance cost.

Colors: Frosty blue, Cardinal red, Spicy Chestnut.

24" Wheel 144 18" Boys 10-speed

In every detail the same outstanding features as the full size Schwinn Varsity Sport, Ameruca's best-selling 10-speed bicycle- but scaled down with 24-inch wheels to fit the younger rider.

24" Wheel 194 18" Girls 10-speed

Equipped with Schwinn- Approved Huret GT-510 rear derailleur with jam-free chain cage, Schwinn's extra strength one-piece forge steel cran with patented double plateau 39-52 tooth chainwheels, forged steel fork and Schwinn's own double-thickness tubular steel rims on Schwinn's electro forged frame for easy pedaling and long-lasting dependability.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$149.95

Colors: Sky blue, Cardinal red, Emeral Green.

Schwinn Collegiate

Choose a Collegiate and save!

For Junior riders there's no better value than the Schwinn Collegiate- smoth and easy-to-ride in Sport models with 5-speed FF front freewheel jam-free shifting system-or Tourist models with 3-speed coaster- or Tourist models w ith 3-speed coaster (also plain coaster model for girls) - and, best of all, sturdy Schwinn construction in frames, forks, cranks, rims and other quality parts that are built as only Schwinn builds them-to take hard wear and give long trouble-free service.

Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....

• 5-speed.....$134.95
• 5-speed coaster.....$119.95
• Coaster...........$99.95

Sport Models

702-5 Boys 5-speed FF 752-5 Girls 5-speed FF

Colors: Sky blue, Golden yellow and black sable.

Tourist Models

K32-8 Boys 3-speed coaster K82-8 Girls 3-speed coaster K82-6 Girls coaster Colors: Sky blue, black sable and emerald green.

Schwinn Heavy-Duti

M15-6 First choice for newboys, commercial delivery and industrial plant use, this heavy-duty middleweight bike has a special reinforced Schwinn electro forged cantilever frame, heaby duty front hub, heavy duty saddle, heavy duty. 105 gauge spokes, Schwinn 26" x 1 3/4" tractor tires, heat treated forged steel crank, reinforced kickstand, Schwinn tubular steel rims, wide base handlebars and chrome fenders. Weight 45 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$134.95

Color: Golden Yellow. Balloon-Tire Models Colors: Cardinal red, black sable, sky blue and golden yellow.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Heavy-Duti .

Schwinn spitfire.

Schwinn Balloon and Middleweight Models

These new Schwinn Spitfire models are modern-day balloon tire bikes with Schwinn's sturdy electro-forged cantilever frame, spring cushion saddles, tubular steel rims and many other smooth-riding Schwinn quality features. Choice of 26-inch wheel sizes in Spitfire I coaster brake models.

Schwinn Spitfire 5-speed

Here's a whole new cycling sport- cruising!

CC5-5, 5-speed 26-inch wheels CC7-6, Coaster 26-inch wheels CC1-6, Coaster 24-inch wheels

"Cruising" began along the beaches in California when outdoor enthusiasts discovered the fun of riding their "old" balloon tire bikes along the water's edge. The sport soon spread and today the reliable balloon tire bike is back in demand as a sport bike for riding on sand, off-the-road trails or around town- almost anywhere you'd want to go.

Spitfire V has hand brakes with 5-speed derailleur gears for easier pedaling. All have 2.125 inch wide balloon tires. Weight 45 pounds.

• 5-speed....$169.95
• coaster models....$136.95

Colors: Cardinal red, sky blue, black sable.

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Schwinn typhoon.

A dependable middleweight bike with 26 x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires on Schwinn's tubular steel rims. Schwinn electro-forged cantilever carbon steel frame with forged cantilver carbon steel frame with forged steel fork and crank, chrome plated fenders and positive action coaster brake- a Schwinn quality bike that's built to last. Weight 40 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$112.95

Color: Sky blue.

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Schwinn hollywood.

Graceful serviceable styling in an easy-riding middleweight bike with comfortable saddle and 26 x 1 3/4 inch Westwind nylon cord tires on Schwinn's tubular steel rims. Coaster brake and built-in kickstand. Step through frame that's easy to get on ang off. Weight 39 pounds.

See the complete history of the Schwinn Hollywood .

Bicycle Motocross Racing Great fun, Great Thrills!

Try this for excitement! You're off on a 300 ft., straightaway... up and over a hairy jump, into a hard right turn with sharp berm that's like climbing a wall take it low, slide in under the other... bounce off and start cranking.. another jump... a series of whoop-de-do'e... another hard right, a jump or two, a snakey "S"... and in a few seconds you're in a mass of thrashing bodies fighting for the finish. That's BMX!

Sound exciting? It is! It's happening all over America, week after week, at sactioned tracks, independent BMX layouts, local back yards and now in inside sports arenas.

BMx started on the trails on Southers California when sportsminded riders took their Schwinn Sting-Rays bikes... stripped them down.. and went off-the-road to find curves, hills, bumps, and woodsy trails.

As the sport grew, tracks were built simulating the rough and ready ups and downs encountered in trail riding- and a few more. All it took was a vacant area and a little grading work to create the humps and bumps, the dips, the berms and turns of a good competition track. BMX was born and soon races were beign run every weekend.

Today, BMX tracks are flourishing all over the United States. Races are sponsored by parent's groups, civic organization, bicycle dealers and leading manufactures.

BMX Teams, both exhibition and competition, are sponsored by many leading companies. Team Schwinn, during the summer of 1978, held a triumphant series of BMX races in leading cities from coast-to-coast. A similar tour will be held in 1979.

Annual poind standings, safety supervision and details are handled by the official sanctioning BMX racing groups such as the National Bicycle Association (NBA) and the National Bicycle League (NBL) and other state and regional groups.

Scwhinn is proud to present the 1979 line of Schwinn factory-built BMX bikes and frames sets. The championships Team Schwinn BMX riders have track-proven many of the features incorporated in these new 1979 models.

Schwinn Scrambler SX-1000

When performance counts... when you're out there to win week after week, the Schwinn Competition Scrambler SX-1000 is the only bike you'll ever need.

Competition

Race winning frame design that putst the rider in the right position for greates control. High performance chrome-moly alloy steel frame. Hand brazed. Tubular chrome-moly competition fork. Freewheel.... caliper brakes.... quilted top saddle. 6 1/2 inch crank arms. Weight 28 pounds.

• Chrome....$206.95
• Paint.....$196.95

Color: Cardinal Red and Silver Mist.

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Schwinn sx 500.

The Schwinn "SX" Series with Mag Wheels

Here's a winner for MAG wheel fans... the new Schwinn SX500 features the exclusive Schwinn Magalloy metal alloy wheels on an entirely new flash welded, carbon steel BMX frame. Gusset reinforced. Competition saddle. Coaster brake. Schwinn-built for top performance! weight 32 pounds.

• Chrome ....$184.95
• Paint......$174.95

Color: Silver mist and Spicy chestnut.

Schwinn SX 100

The SX 100 brings you just about eveything you need to start winning. Schwinn flash welded carbon steel frame with gusset reinforcement, glass fiber reinforced nylon MAG wheels, new equilted competition saddle, cross-brazed handlebar, coaster brake. Weight 32 pounds.

B10-6 SX100 Color: Spicy Chestnut, Silver Mist and Cardinal Red Sky blue.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$174.95

Schwinn Scrambler 36/36 Series

36 spokes in each wheel add strength at mimimum weight to make this Scrambler 36-36 a favorite on tracks all over the country. Freewheeling rear wheel with caliper brakes, Schwinn carbon steel BMX reinforced frame and competition quilted saddle. Weight 33 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$154.95

BX6-0 Scrambler 36-36 Freewheel Color: Cardinal Red and Sky blue.

Schwinn Scrambler 36/36 Coaster

Many BMX riders prefer the reliable coaster brake and this is the bike for them. 36 spokes in each wheel with Schwinn Tubular steel rims and 20 x 1 3/4 inch nylon cord Schwinn Scrambler tires assure outstanding performance. Black cross-braced.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$144.95

BX6-6 Scrambler 36-36 Coaster Color: Sky blue and Cardinal red.

Schwinn Phantom Scrambler

Here's your chance to get in on all the fun and excitement of BMX action without making a big investment

B15-6 Spoked Wheels B16-6 Mag Wheels

The new Phantom features exclusive Schwinn BMX frame design, competition style saddke, coaster brake, Schwinn Sting-Ray braced handlebar, Schwinn forged fork, and 20 x 2.125" Schwinn Scrambler tires. Choice of nylon Mag wheel or spoked wheel. Weight 33 pounds.

Assembled and fitted, ready to ride.

• Mag wheel ...$149.95
• Spoked Wheel......$119.95

Colors: Black sable red wheels, Cardinal red black wheels and Sky blue black wheels.

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Schwinn huricane 5.

J34-5 5-speed J34-6 coaster

If you've ever dreamed of a truly deluxe fully equipped bike... this is it. 5-speed brakes and Positron II gear shifting that makes changing gears a "snap"! Both models have big, roomy MX saddle with sportly brace design, knobby rear tire, and Schwinn cantilever frame design. It's a hi-rise design that defies comparison. Weight 40 pounds.

• 5-speed...$144.95
• Coaster.....$119.95

Colors: Blue and silver, Red and silver.

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Schwinn sting-ray.

• J38-8 3-speed coaster....$116.95
• J38-6 Coaster.......$94.95

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Schwinn sting-ray ii.

J27-6 Here's a Sting-Ray for smaller riders- a slightly smaller version of the Sting-Ray with medium rise handlebars, Sting-Ray saddle, 20 x 1 3/4" Gripper Slik rear tire, full length chainguard, coaster brake and dazzling new two-tone color combinations. Weight 35 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$89.95

Schwinn Mini-Sting-Ray

J47-6 A new 1979 Schwinn for younger riders! Here's a built-to-take-it bike with a forged fork, cantilever frame, coaster brakes, Sting-Ray saddle, and 16" studded BMX tires. Weight 32 pounds.

Schwinn Sting-Ray Bicycles

The Bicycle that started "Hi-rise Fever"! Perhaps no new bicycle has brought such fun and gained such wide acceptance and immediate popularity as when Schwinn introduced the Sting-Ray... and though many have copied it, no one has duplicated it. Schwinn exclusive cantilever frame, Schwinn Sting-Ray saddle, Sting-Ray handlebars, chainguard, coaster brake and 20 x 1 3/4" tires. Choice of 3-speed coaster or coaster. Weight 39 pounds.

• 3-speed coaster...$116.95
• Coaster.....$94.95

Schwinn Fair Lady

All new styling for 1979!

NEW comfortable color coordinated saddle, color coordinated fenders. Step through frame that makes riding easy... the perfect Sting-Ray bike for the young lady.

• Coaster.........$94.95

Golden Yellow: Sting-Ray, Fair Lady and Lil Chik. Cardinal Red: Sting-Ray, Mini Sting-Ray and Sting-Ray II. Cherry Pink: Fair Lady and Lil' Chik. Sky Blue: Sting-Ray, Sting-Ray II, Mini Sting-Ray and Fair lady Lil' chik. Emerald: Sting-Ray and Sting-Ray II.

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Schwinn lil' chik.

J81-6 Younger girls will enjoy all the advantages of Sting-Ray riding with this Lil' Chik- perfect and petite, in beautiful new colors. Schwinn electro-forged step through frame, 20 x 1 3/4" Westwind tires, coaster brake, full length chainguard. Weight 35 pounds.

Schwinn Tornado

Here's bold BMX inspired bike that just seems to go by itself.

Big number plate mounted on a low sleek BMX handlebar. Simulated MX tank. Full length chainguard, built-in kickstand, black padded MX style saddle and sportly mini mudguards. The Tornado is a great bike for the oung rider who wants the competition look. Coaster brake and 20 x 1 3/4" tires. weight 34 pounds.

Colors: Sunset orange and black suede.

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Schwinn convertible bantam.

Schwinn Convertible Bikes Bantam and Pixie

J35-6 Value you can count on in a convertible bike designed to fit the growing family. 20 inch model quickly converts to either a boy's or girl's bike by easily removing the top bar. Chrome plated fenders, Schwinn tubular rims, 20" x 1 3/4" nylon cord tires. Full length chainguard. Schwinn quality throughout. Weight: Approximately 32 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$84.95

Colors: Cardinal red and Sky blue.

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Schwinn pixie.

Easy-to-ride mixtie model with puncture-proof 16" tires designed for boys and girls.

J41-6 Features include beautiful chrome fenders, steel stem with ball bearing head set, patented removable Schwinn Cycle Aid training wheels and full length chainguard. Wheels: Approximately 30 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$63.95

See the complete history of the Schwinn Pixie .

Schwinn sting-ray pixie.

A popular beginner's bike with 16" wheels.

J43-6 Schwinn mixtie frame design..... Fine for boys and girls. Schwinn ball bearing headset steel stem and chrome plated handlebars. Adjustable Sting-Ray saddle, built-in kickstand, Schwinn Superior 16" x 1 3/4" pneumatic tires. Full length chainguard. Weight: Approximately 27 pounds.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$71.95

Schwinn Convertible Lil Tiger

J52-0 Removable top bar makes this perfect first bike for beginner boys and girls. Compact design complete with Schwinn Cycle Aid training wheels. Chrome fenders, padded saddle. Full length chainguard. 12" puncture proof semi-pneumatic tires. Make his or her first bike the best... Fixed gear allows forward and backward peldaling for stopping and greater maneuverability. Weight: Approximately 25 pounds.

Colors: Golden Yellon, Sky blue and Silver Mist.

The first step towards proper bicycle fit is selection of the proper frame. Schwinn bicycles come in a wide variety of sizes and most Schwinn lightweights are available with different frame sizes to ensure that the purchaser is able to buy a bicycle with a frame which is neither too large nor too small but just right.

A rider's proper frame size is usually the largest frame which he can comfortably straddle with both of his feet on the ground as in the illustration on left. Women can use the diamond style frame to determine the approximate size of the corresponding ladies' model bicycle. Proper bicyle fit is necessary for the utmost in safety and handling.

Once the proper frame size has been determined, the next step is to adjust the seat to its correct height. The most efficient and comfortable pedaling is accomplished when the rider's leg, while he is seated on bicycle, is not quite fully extended when the ball of the foot is on the pedal. The rider must be seated on the saddle and the pedal MUST be at the bottom position as shown in illustration on the right.

The handlebar stem should be adjusted to the same height as seat or slightly lower than the seat, as shown in the illustrations.

Note: On Schwinn bikes a maximum height marking appears both on the seatpost and handlebar stem.

Sting-Ray and Junior Models For 26" and 27" Wheel

Size Models Frame size Leg Length range* from 17" 26" to 30" 19" 28" to 31" 20" 29" to 32" 21" 30" to 33" 22" 31" to 34" 23" 32" to 35" 24" 33" to 36" 25" 34" to 37" 26" 35" to 38"

Juvenile and Youth Model Bicycles Wheel

Size Model Leg Length range* from 12" Lil' Tiger 14" to 18" 16" Pixie 16" to 21" 20" Bantam 20" to 25" 20" Sting-Ray, Tornado, Lil' chik 21" to 26" 20" Mag Scrambler, Scrambler 36/36 21" to 26" 20" Sting-Ray, Fair Lady 22" to 32" 24" Varsity, Caliente, Collegiate 27" to 29" 26" Typhoon, Hollywood, Heavy-Duti 28" to 32"

On Sting-Ray and Junior models the rider's toes should touch the ground while straddling the seat. The handlebar grips must not be higher than the rider's shoulders when he is seated on the saddle. Proper fit is essential to your bicycle riding safety and comfort.

Leg length is the distance from cratch to floor while standing in stocking feet. Adjustments both higher and lower than the indicated figures can be made on Schwinn Bicycles. However, these are the recommended figures. Frame size is measured from center of crank to top of painted seat tube.

Schwinn Twinn Tandems

Coaster T13-6 Companion cycling! Tandem riding doubles the pleasure whether it be around the block or a picnic ride in the countryside. Schwinn Twin-Tandems provide, fun for the whole family with a choice of one, five or ten speeds.

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Schwinn twinn.

The one and five-speed Twinn Tandems feature upright handlebars with patented cushion grips, chrome plated mudguards, spring cushion mattress saddles and 26" x 1 3/8" Sports Touring gumwall tires. Five-speed model has internal expander rear and front hand brakes. Single speed model equipped with positive action coaster brake and front hand brake. Weight 64 lbs.

• 5-speed...$239.95
• Single Speed.....$219.95

T13- Cardinal Red and Sky blue.

Schwinn Twinn Sport

(10-speed T14-9) The ten-speed Twinn Sport is equipped with drop style front and All-Rounder rear handlebars, comfort form racing style saddles, internal expander rear and front brakes with 27" x 1 1/4" Schwinn Puff gumwall tires. Weight 52 lbs.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$375.95

T14- Frosty blue and Strawberry Red.

Schwinn Unicycle

U24 24" Wheel U20 20" Wheel U72 6" Giraffe

Unicycling affords a unique experience in cycling. Give it a try. It's different and its fun. 20" and 24" wheel units equipped with chrome plated fork blades, adjustable saddle heights, steel tubular rims, three-piece crank and a specially detesigned patented padded saddle aids control and adds to ridding comfort.

• 24" Unicycle wt: 15 lbs.....$76.95
• 20" Unicycle wt: 14 lbs.....$76.95

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Schwinn giraffe unicycle.

The new Schwinn Giraffe gets you 6 feet off the ground... with a little practice, ofcourse. Frame is hand built by Schwinn and fully chrome plated... also diamond tread block pedals, one-piece crank, tubular steel rim, patented saddle design, all adding up to the very best in Unicycles.

• 6' Giraffe wt: 17 1/2 lbs.......$129.95

Schwinn Town and Country Tri-Wheeler

Combine your daily healthful exercise with a trip to the market or visit friends...... it's all possible...safely and securely on a sturdy Schwinn adult-size Tri-Wheeler.

AT2-6 Weight: 65 lbs. You don't even have to know how to ride a bike! Easy to get on and dismount. Spacious detachable vinyl coated wire basket with handles for carrying parcels. Diffrential drive, 3-speeds, comfortable saddle, and parking brake. Schwinn-built tubular rims. Heavy duty front hubs. 24 x 1 1/4" Schwinn Sport Touring tires. Color: Sky blue.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$249.95

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Schwinn deluxe exerciser.

XR6-0 Wt: 56 lbs. Coppertone finish.

Now you can enjoy the benefits of year 'round daily bicycle riding in the comfort of home. It's easy and convenient in the privacy of your den, bedroom, family room or office, no matter what the weather- summer or winter. Saddle and handlebar adjust easily without tools to fit most any rider.

Takes up little space and the Coppertone finish is a handsome addition to any decor. Built-in pedal resistance control simulates real bicycle riding. Sturdy construction with wide base plates provide firm footing.

Convenient control panel with speedometer, mileage indicator, timer and adjustable pedal resistance control.

• easily installed and adjustable, with a non-glare flat black finish and chrome plated support arms. 90 700.....$14.95

Formore complete details on the Schwinn line of exercise equipment, see your Schwinn Dealer or write:

Consumer Relations Department Schwinn Bicycle company 1856 North Kostner Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60639

See the complete history of the schwinn exerciser ., schwinn ergometric exerciser.

The Schwinn ergoMetric Exerciser is a stationary bicycle ergometer which permits a closely controlled, measured and repeatable cycling program.

When pedaling, with the resistance control at a specific setting, of which there are 11, energy expenditure remains relatively constant over a wide range of pedal speeds. (50-90 rpm's.) Thus, both the program and the rider's reaction to the program can be charted. A program chart is part of the console unit which can be used to record the length of time riding, the resistance load, and rpm's.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$625.95

Instrument panel includes timer, odometer, speedometer and push button activated pedal resistance contro with dial settings. Dynamometer tested and rated. Solid state electronic regulation. Coppertone Finish. Wt: 73 lbs EX2-0

Schwinn Air Dyne ergoMetric Exerciser

Schwinn presents the total concept exerciser. Measured exercise for your upper and lower body, anytime.. in the comfort of your own home.

An entirely new-air resistance principle provides a smooth, continuous, repeatable work measurement. Workloaded indicator reading Kpm/ min., Sweep second hand timer, resettable and cumulative odometers, easily adjusted saddle height. The answer for anyone who is interested in a planned workload exercise program. Wt: 77 lbs. AD2-0 Color: Coppertone finish.

• Assembled and fitted, ready to ride....$395.95

Scrambler competition number plates in white, black, green and yelloy plastic.

• A. Rectangular style - 02 121 thru 02 124.......$1.19
• B. Perforated oval style - 02 113 thru 02 120.......$1.19
• C. Solid oval style - 02 114 thru 02 117.......$1.19

Schwinn self-adhesive BMX decals.

• D. Schwinn BMX - 03 256.....$ .49
• E. Multi-Color BMX - 03 258......$ .49
• F. Prismatic BMX - 03 257.....$ .49

G. Schwinn-Approved competition number.

• Black 0 to 9 - 02 130 to 02 139.....$ .29
• White 0 to 9 - 02 140 to 02 149.....$ .29

H. Schwinn-Approved competition letters.

• Black A to Z - 02 180 to 02 195.....$ .29
• White A to Z - 02 205 to 02 220.....$ .29

• I. Quilted top racing saddle - 58 551.....$7.89
• J. Black racing style saddle - 58 547.....$5.95
• K. Brooks B-18 racing saddle - 58 560.....$6.49

Schwinn-Approved crossbar, stem and frame pads of black naugahyde, with foam pad and snap closure.

• L. Schwinn frame guard - 02 412......$2.89
• M. Frame guard - 02 410......$2.89
• N. 9" crossbar pad - 02 402......$2.59
• O. Schwinn crossbar pad - 02 403......$2.69
• P. Scrambler crossbar pad - 02 400......$2.89
• Q. 12" crossbar pad - 02 405......$2.89
• R. Double clamp stem pad - 02 417......$2.89
• S. Stem pad - 12 415......$2.19

Note: The above pads are also available in colors.

Schwinn Approved competition style grips.

• T. Oury design - 04 840 to 04 843.....$4.89
• U. Ribbed design - 04 765 to 04 770.....$1.39
• V. Octupos design - 04 759 to 04 802.....$1.29

Scrambler racing gloves with reinforced palms and protective backs. S, M, L, and XL sizes.

• W. 46 940 to 46 943........$18.95
• X. 46 945 to 46 948........$13.95
• Y. Scrambler wide vision goggles with three interchangeable lenses - 47 525......$6.75

Scrambler mouth guards.

• Z. Medium - 46 010 and Small - 46 011.......$4.99

A. Tuff wheel lightweight BMX wheels

• Front 85 070 to 85 083........$34.95 to $44.95
• Rear 85 170 to 85 192........$34.95 to $44.95

B. Schwinn Approved Magalloy lightweight alloy BMX wheels. available in black or yellow.

• Front 85 040 to 85 041.......$34.95 to $44.95
• Rear 85 130 to 85 131........$34.95 to $44.95

C. Schwinn Approved Anodized lightweight BMX wheels. Available with Weinmann anodized blue, red, gold and silver rims. ACS heavy-duty.

• Front - 85 063 to 85 066....... $33.95
• Bendix brake rear - 85 352 to 85 328....... $39.95

ACS freewheel

• rear- 85 183 to 85 189....... $36.75

• D. Team Schwinn competition, diamond style, BMX racing frame of chrome molybdenum tubing. Hand brazed. Complete with seat post clamp, name plate and decals. (Available March 1st.) - 28 250.......... $96.95

Scrambler competition tires:

• E. 20" x 2.00" skin gumwall tire.......62 135
• F. 20" x 2.125" skin blackwall tire.......62 130
• G. 20" x 2.125" studded gumwall tire.......62 131

• H. Schwinn-Approved anodizes alloy handlebars in black. Silver, gold, red, and blue. - 55 040 to 55 044.......$16.95
• I. Schwinn painted steel handlebars. - 55 012 to 55 019.......$9.49
• J. Schwinn-Approved 20 x 1.75 alloy rims with dimpled spoke holes, 36 holes. 080 gauge. Anodized colors - 82 107 to 82 120....... $13.95

For a complete listing of BMX parts and accessories, see the Schwinn BMX Catalog.

• A. Schwinn-Approved double clamp racing stems. Black finish, heavy-duty forged steel - 55 529....$12.95
• B. Duraluminum stem. In anodized colors. - 55 580 to 55 583.......$27.95
• C. Schwinn-Approved heavy-duty BMX, freewheel 16T for 1/2" x 3/32" chain - 27 250.....$9.50

KKT black rattrap pedals with chrome moly spindle.

• D. 1/2" x 20 - 57 835......$14.95
• E. 9/16" x 20 - 57 836.....$14.95

• F. Schwinn-Approved tubular chrome moly steel BMX fork. Chrome plated. - 54 455........$44.95
• G. Team Schwinn tubular chrome moly steel BMX fork. Chrome plated.- 54 450........$37.95
• H. Scrambler competition chainwheel set (spindle not included). Tempered light alloy black spider arm, 1/2" x 1/8" x 39T sprocket 6 3/4" arm for 9/16" x 20 pedals. - 56 155........$41.39
• I. Scrambler competition light alloy sprockets with black spider for 1/2" x 1/8" chain. - 56 143 to 56 142........$13.95 tp $16.95
• J. Scrambler competition light alloy sprockets, 43 T to 46T. Anodized colors. - 56 139 to 56 832.......$8.79 to $13.79
• K. Scrambler middleweight rear, black finish, side-pull caliper brakes set complete. - 17 060.....$17.95
• L. Sun Shine small flange double-sided free wheel, 36 hole, alloy rear hub, 080-105 gauge. Anodized colors. - 34 750 to 34 745....to $13.95
• M. Sub Shine heavy-duty large flange, 36 hole, alloy front hub, 080- 105 gauge. Anodized colors. - 34 740 to 34 744....to $11.50

For a complete listing of BMX parts and accessories, see the Schwinn BMX catalog.

Schwinn Approved... Horns and Bells To let them know you're coming!

• A. Your choice of antique illustration on bicycle bells - 01 006............$1.99
• B. Keep Bicentennial with an American Flag Bell - 01 001.....................$2.19
• C. Schwinn-Approved design bell- chrome plated - 01 010......................$2.19
• D. Deluxe "Ding-Dong" bell with red Schwinn Approved Seal - 01 005...........$4.79
• E. Lightweight alloy, finger tip action chrime style black bell - 01 020.....$2.39
• F. Funny folk, and animal cartoons highlight these bells - 01 007......$1.69

• G. Long trumpet-style chrome plated bulb horn - 05 005.............$2.99
• H. Triple tone chrome finish horn...Bulb style - 05 010............$6.99
• I. Chrome plated bugle horn with hexagonal bell styling - 05 001...$5.99
• J. Bugle horn with large bulb - 05 003.......................$5.99
• K. Modern electric horn with piercing beep! Uses standard "AA" cell batteries (not included) - 05 055...........$5.49

Schwinn-Approved Lights....

• A. Powerful handlebar mounted light. Full 4 1/2" volts of power. Quickly detaches for convenient flashlight. Fits all bicycle (battery included) - 05 821......$5.99
• B. Chrome plated tail light to match the new equipment. Genuine electrically fit amber and red rear signals - 04 180......$2.99
• C.Strap this continental style safety light to your arm and ride in secure comfort. Takes two standard C cell flashlight batteries- not included - 05 816......$2.69

Schwinn-Approve Mirrors

• D. Heavy duty mirror and mounting bracket black housing - 07 026...........$3.49
• E. Black finish mirror. Reflector back - 07 025...$4.79
• F. Ultra-Lite Mirror. New lightweight mirror that attaches to the frame - 07 040.......$4.95
• G. 4" round mirror, chrome plated with reflector - 07 010................$2.59
• H. 3" chrome plated mirror with reflectorized - 07 014.............$1.69
• I. Chrome plated oblong mirror with two reflectors - 07 011..............$2.59
• J. 3" chrome plated round mirror - 07 015........................$1.49

Schwinn-Approved Sting-Ray Seats

• K. Standard Sting-Ray seats with Schwinn logo ....$13.50
• L. Sting-Ray seats with racing stripes.......$12.95
• M. Deluxe Sting-Ray seats with silver inlay......$14.50
• O. Universal Seat brace.....$6.50
• N. Schwinn Seat brace.....$5.50

Schwinn-Approved Generator Sets.... For safety after dark...

• A. Lightweight Super Sport generator set complete with headlight, tail light, and generator. Designed especially for use on lightweight bicycles - 04 200......$19.95
• B. LeTour lightweight generator set. Everything you need for quick installation. Added safety for night riding. Powerful beam - 04 190.....$15.95
• C. New Continental generator set. Lightweight headlamp with matte black finish, large red tail light and chrome generator - 04 280........$10.95
• D. New Traveler generator set. Economically priced. Chrome plated with large headlight and tail light. - 04 280.....$10.95
• E.Block style generator with matte black and chrome finish. Single unit with adjustable headlamp is easily mounted on front fork - 04 250......$12.95
• F. Chrome finish block generator with adjustable headlamp. Complete unit mounts easily on front fork - 04 260 ......$9.50
• G. New economically priced block generator set chrome finish. - 04 265.....$7.95

Schwinn Approved Cables, Chains and Locks....

• A. For those who want extra strength here's a heavy duty 5/16" hardened chain and padlock with hardened 3/8" shacle. - 06 610...$18.95
• B. Chain and combination lock set with 3/16" diameter, hardened 4-foot steel chain. Covered in Glitter Silver vinyl. - 06 710........$6.95

Popular combination lock and 3-foot chain. Covered in.

• C. Glitter Blue - 06 691.....$3.50
• D. Glitter Red - 06 694.....$3.50
• E. Glitter Silver - 06 690.....$3.50
• F. Laminated steel padlock with case hardened shackle. Two keys supplied. - 06 606.......$4.29
• G. Keep it in mind! Combination bicycle padlock with extra-strong case-hardened shackle. - 06 600.....$4.49
• H. Vinyl covered coiled bicycle looking cables, 6-foot long, in assorted colors. - 06 745 to 06 762.....$4.50
• I. Laminated hardened steel shackle key lock- supplied with generous 6-foot coiled vinyl covered cable to prevent scratching the bike's paint finish - 06 741.....$8.50
• J. Enjoy the security of a full 6-foot, coiled steel vinyl covered cable- coupled with a combination lock with hardened shackle - 06 740.....$8.50

Bike Care Products and Batteries. Help keep your bike in "New" Condition:

• Bike Storage Hooks -94 525.................$1.89
• Spray paint- Large -72 650 to 679 .........$2.99
• Bike Polish- Large -73 200.................$2.99
• DG-15 Degreaser -73 203.................$2.49
• LPD 9-Large -72 020.................$2.99
• Rust -Erase -72 210.................$1.95
• Chain Lube -72 025.......$2.49
• Bike Polish- Small -73 201 ................$1.99
• Wax -73 205 ................$.19
• LPD 9 small -72 021 ................$1.99
• Brush on touch up paint -72 750 - 777 ................$1.89
• Chrome polish -73 206 ................$1.19
• Spray paint small -72 680 to 712 .........$1.99
• Cycle-Lube -72 001 .................$1.19
• Chrome bright cream -73 210 ................$1.69
• Cycle oil -73 002 ................$1.19

Schwinn Approved Batteries Schwinn Approved energized power batteries are made by a leading United States battery manufacturer according to Schwinn Specifications. These high quality long-life energized batteries are guaranteed for optimum performance for use in all battery operated products.

• D cell (2 pack).......00 925
• C cell (2 pack).......00 926
• AA cell (4 pack).......00 927
• 9 volt (2 pack).......00 928
• Ultra Power (1 each).......00 920

If you're riding a Schwinn- Shouldn't you be on Schwinn Tires?

• A. 62 203 27" x 1 1/4" Puff gumwall
• B. 62 205 27" x 1 1/4" H.P. Sports touring gumwall
• C. 62 207 27" x 1 1/4" H.P. LeTour gumwall
• D. 62 212 27" x 1 1/8" H.P. Super record gumwall (300-310 grams)
• 62 213 27" x 1 1/8" H.P. Super gumwall (250 grams)
• E. 62 215 700" x 28C H.P. Schwinn Super 700 gumwall (300-310 grams)
• 62 216 700" x 28C H.P. Schwinn Super 700 gumwall (250 grams)
• F. 68 010 Sew-up tire (230 grams)
• 68 011 Sew-up tire (270 grams)
• 68 012 Sew-up tire (300 grams)

Schwinn-Approved Cyclometers and Speedometers

• G. Deluxe Cyclometer with silent action - reset mechanism. Tells how far for every ride. Black plastic case. - 02 815 to 816........$3.99
• H. Compact Cyclometer with black finish plastic case. New silent pick-up mechanism - 020 820 to 827.......$2.89

I. New Deluxe Universal ture drive speedometer with black finish case. Calibration for MPH and KMH on dial face

• - 08 455 fits 22" thru 27" frames .........$18.50
• - 08 456 fits 17" thru 21" frames .........$18.50
• J. Deluxe speedometer with chrome case and axle drive. Calibration for MPH and KMH on dial face. (Cannot be mounted on bicycles equipped with quick release hubs). - 08 450 to 08 451.........$18.50

Schwinn Approved Pumps and Tire Care

• A. Schwinn-Approved Deluxe foot pump with air reservoir and color coded pressure gauge. - 60 675.....$24.95
• B. Schwinn-Approved Deluxe foot pump with air reservoir pressure gauge. Made in U.S.A. - 60 735.....$19.95
• C. Schwinn-Approved Deluxe foot pump. - 60 681.....$9.95
• D. Schwinn-Approved Deluxe foot pump. Made in U.S.A.- 60 730......$7.95
• E. Schwinn-Approved alloy frame pump complete with clips. - 60 684.........$5.50
• F. Zefal high pressure frame pumps with built-in pre-select. Available in specific frame sizes. - 60 710 to 60 714.........$29.95
• G. Zefal high pressure frame pumps with built-in pre-select. Available in specific frame sizes. - 60 717 to 60 712.........$13.25
• H. Zefal high pressure frame pump. - 60 640....$14.50

• I. Complete tube repair kit in one single package - 60 410 and 60 406.....$.89
• J. Easy to use bicycle tire "Stop-Leak" temporary tire seal and repair - 60 415.....$1.89

K. Tire pressure gauge with sliding readout scale.

• Regular - 69 226 .....$3.99
• Sew-up. - 69 227.....$4.25

L. Pocket size tire pressure gauges with reset up to 110 lbs

• Regular - 69 230.....$8.75
• Sew- up - 69 231.....$8.75

Schwinn Approved Automobile Carriers... Bike Porter II... permits carrying bicycles securely in "V" channels. Staps and hooks secure unit on most cars including station wagons.

• A. Two bicycle unit - 94 565.........$45.95
• B. Add on kit (to permit carrying 4 bikes).- 94 566........$34.95

C. Deluxe carrier mounts easily on most model autumobiles. No metal touches the car finish. Carrier removes and stores in trunk. Chrome plated finish with vinyl covered hooks.

• Large size - 94 545........$41.95
• Regular size - 94 540........$41.95
• D. Hoop style rack... a practical, economically priced car carrier that holds two bikes. Durable, silver epoxy finish, vinyl covered hooks. Fits most cars. Easy to install - 94 615........$23.95

Schwinn-Approved Baby seats to take 'em along!

• A. New High-Black molded bucket style baby seat. Complete with seat belt, and foot protector. Fits all frame sizes of 26" and 27" wheel bicycles
• - 01 480 fits 20" thru 27" frames.......$19.95
• - 01 482 fits 17" thru 22" frames.......$19.95

Schwinn Cycle Aids... The ideal bicycle accessory to help the beginner get a head start in cycling enjoyment. Wheel height adjustable. Available for 16", and 20" bikes....

• B. 02 525 for 16".......$9.95
• B. 02 526 for 20".......$9.95

Cycle Aid for 12" wheel bikes.

• C.- 02 550.........$6.95

Schwinn Approved Pedal Blocks

• Pedal blocks, pair - 07 600.......$2.19

Get More Out of Cycling Your Schwinn Dealer is ready to serve you with a complete selection of cycling accessories to help you enjoy your new Schwinn more- and if your bike ever needs servicing, His factory trained servicemen and complete repair parts department are ready.

• A. An old favorite for easier riding....Slack and trouser guards - 09 501.........................$1.19
• B. Tie down luggage staps in assorted colors. 12", 18" and 24" long. - 01 814 to 822.....$.99 to $1.89
• C. Terry Tennis Racket Clip! Tennis racket clip that attaches front fork of most bicycles. Now you can take your racket along the the court easily and safely. Snap it right on your bike! - 00 670...$4.95

• D. Men's Deluxe leather cycling gloves with padded palm....ventilated "backs" - 46 920 to 46 925.....$10.95
• E. Ladies' love 'em. More comfort on every ride with Leather gloves....46 915 to 46 917.....$10.95
• F. Handy tool kit- brake wrenches, tire tools, screwdrivers - all in a handy carrying case. Emergency repairs on the road - 73 406.....$19.95
• G. Black professional cotton handlebar tape - 09 110.......$1.59
• H. Vinyl suede-like finish handlebar tape in colors to match most bicycles - 09 141 to 09 149.....$2.29
• I. Vinyl handlebar tape in colors to match your bicycle - 09 056 to 078......$.99

• J. Carry along your favorite cool beverage. Bottle and cage mounts easily on the frame. Schwinn emblem - 47 330.......$3.79
• K. Handsome large Schwinn emblem on convenient size insulated bottle. Easy cage mounting...bright red color - 47 360.....$5.95

L. Toe clips with leather straps to fit reflector pedals.

• - 47 055....$7.69
• - 47 075....$6.50

M. Mini-toe clip with vinyl cover. Easily installed

• - 47 003....$5.95
• - 47 004....$5.95

Schwinn-Approved... Bags, Baskets, and Carriers to Tote and Carry

• A. Genuine woven red basket lightweight and roomy. Straps extra - 00 750......$9.95
• B. Woven plastic basket with color trim to match most bicycles. Mounts by straps to handlebar - 00 721 to 00 727.......$3.79
• C. Junior size woven plastic basket with color trim to match most bicycles - 00 800 to 08 806.....$2.99
• D. Rear wire basket folds out-of-way. Opens easily to a large basket. Carries a full grocery bag. Install two for set. Sturdy construction chrome finish. (Price includes installation hardware). - 00 660........(per basket) $9.50
• E. Touring bag of heavy vinyl cloth 00 030.....$4.95
• F. Deluxe lock and tool bag of heavy vinyl cloth. - 00 025......$4.75

Lightweight alloy carrier with spring holder and front check clip that securely holds packages in place. Easily installed, the carrier attaches to frame drop-out ends and seatmast clamp. Complete with leveler bracket and built-in reflector bracket.

• G. Fits 17" thru 22" frame. - 01 600......$9.95
• H. Fits 24" thru 26" frame. - 01 605......$9.95

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Schwinn Le Tour Complete Guide

Last Updated on June 21, 2022 by FAB Jim The Cyclist

History of the Schwinn Le Tour

It’s the early 1970s and bicycles are booming.  Lightweight road bikes are becoming very popular, and Schwinn doesn’t have one that’s more affordable.  They have the Paramount, but it’s a very expensive bike.  The Varsity and Continental are close to 40lbs, but they still sell well.  Paramounts are made in Waterford Wisconsin and that facility certainly doesn’t have the capacity to start making budget road bikes.  Chicago was already very busy making their current models, and they didn’t make lugged frame bikes.  What did they decide to do? 

To get into the affordable lightweight market they decided to import from Japan like many of the competition.  They were very cautious about an import Schwinn because the first two bikes are the World Traveler and World Voyageur in 1972 and 1973.  Very nice bikes from Japan, but they barely have a reference to Schwinn on them and are not in the catalog.  They even use a different World badge.  This experiment must have gone well because in 1974 they introduce the Schwinn approved Le Tour, an affordable lugged frame bike that’s about 30lbs.  They are still cautious as it’s Schwinn approved rather than just a Schwinn, but it has lots of great Schwinn and Le Tour branding.  It must have been a pretty good seller as they go on to offer it through 1992 and brought it back off and on through 2011. 

It has had many variations during its long run including the Super Le Tour, Le Tour Luxe, and Le Tour Tourist.  The Super was definitely the most popular of the variations and ran from 1976-1985.  It started as an upgraded Le Tour with aluminum rims, downtube shifters, and only 26.5 lbs.  By 1985 the Le Tour and Super had gotten very close in quality, so I believe that is likely why they stopped the Super.  Both had alloy rims, downtube shifters, chromoly frames, and similar weights. 

Take a look at these great bikes:

1974 Le Tour

Schwinn started offering the Le Tour in 1974, and it was a little different for the iconic Chicago based bicycle company.  The Le Tour was made in Japan by Panasonic, with Schwinn approved branding.  So, it’s branded by USA Schwinn, made by Japan Panasonic, and it’s got a French name.  How cool is that?  Everybody should want to own one of these. 

Based on pricing it was 3 rd in the Schwinn lineup behind the Paramount and Sports Tourer with a suggested retail price of $159.95.  It was also quite a bit lighter than any of the cheaper Schwinn models.

What I love about these bikes is all the great branding.  The 1974 has Le Tour branded derailleurs and seat post, plus lots of other Schwinn and Shimano branding.  Its my only bike with model specific derailleurs. Later years have Le Tour branded saddles and cranks.

Here are some of the specs according to the 1974 catalog:

Lightweight, fully lugged brazes frame with butted top and bottom tubes.

Quick release aluminum alloy hubs.

Aluminum alloy crank set

Center pull alloy caliper brakes

27” x 1 ¼” gumwall tires

Only 30-32 lbs depending on the size and kickstand.  (some models at the time were around 40lbs)

The derailleurs are made by Shimano and are similar in quality to their 500.  These are Le Tour GT-400 for the rear and Le Tour GT-450 for the front.

Bars and stem are alloy.  Rims are steel.   

Came in 3 sizes:

LT1: 21” (31” standover height)

LT3: 23”

LT5: 25”

Colors: Opaque blue, Opaque red, and Kool Lemon.

1975 Le Tour

In 1975 a Le Tour for ladies was added to the catalog.  Rest of the bike stays mostly unchanged.  The rear derailleur changes to the GT-420 and the catalog changes from kool lemon to yellow.  I prefer calling it kool lemon.  Catalog notes that the saddle is Taihei racing style.

Ladies sizes:

L-69: 19”

L-72: 22”

1976 Le Tour

Remains mostly unchanged from the 75 model, except the saddle changes to Matex racing style. 

1976 Super Le Tour

This is the first year for the Super Le Tour.  An ultra-lightweight bike at a moderate price.  These had double butted chrome moly top and bottom tubes, alloy rims, downtube shifters, and Shimano 600 rear and 60 front derailleurs.  They took what was good about the standard Le Tour and made it a little better.  The 12.2 on the frame references the weight in kilograms. 26.5lbs.

Frame Finish: Sky blue, Flamboyant red or Silver Mist.

Same sizing as the Le Tour:

SL-1: 21”

SL-3: 23”

SL-5: 25”

Suggested retail price: $219.95

1977 Le Tour II

Most of the changes for this year appear to be visual with new decals and colors.  Catalog lists the weight as 29lbs. 

Colors are Scarlet, Violet, and Pearscent Orange. 

Suggested retail price is $164.95.

Le Tour II for ladies comes in the same colors and is listed as 31lbs.  Sizes are now L-89 for the 19” and L-92 for the 22” frame.

1977 Super Le Tour 12.2

The 77 SLT is mostly unchanged from the previous year, but now offers a SL-9 19” frame.  Colors are Sky blue, Silver Mist, and Full chrome ($50 extra)

Suggested retail price is $229.95

1978 Schwinn-Approved Le Tour III

A 27” frame is added, and the colors are changed.

L11: 21”

L13: 23”

L15: 25”

L17: 27”

Colors are pearl orange and pearl blue.

Ladies models:

L79: 19”

L82: 22”

Suggested retail price is $189.95

1978 Super Le Tour

Price is the biggest change from the 77 with a suggested retail price of $264.95.  Models also change slightly:

9SL: 19”

1SL: 21”

3SL: 23”

5SL: 25”

C is added to the end of the model to designate full chrome. 

Colors are Full chrome($50 extra), Scarlet, Black, and Silver Mist.

1979 Le Tour IV

Big changes this year as they started making them in Chicago.  They wanted to try and make an affordable road bike in the USA. 

Here are some of the specs:

10 speed 

30lbs with kickstand

18 gauge 1020 carbon steel frame

Rear derailleur: Shimano 400 

Saddle: Selle Royale suede finish

Sugine Super Maxi alloy cotterless crank

Men’s:

D11-9 21”

D13-9 23”

D15-9 25”

D59-9 19”

D62-9 22”

Suggested retail price $179.95

Colors: Frosty Blue and Strawberry Red

1979 Super Le Tour II

The SLT is also made in the USA and gets a little bit heavier as it no longer has a partial chrome moly frame, it’s all 1020 steel.  The derailleurs are also a bit of a downgrade from previous years.  It does change to a 12 speed. 

Here are some specs:

Altus LT derailleurs

Alloy wheels

D21-9 21”

D23-9 23”

D25-9 25”

Suggested retail price $249.95

Colors: Black Saddle, Frosty Blue, and Strawberry Red

1980 Le Tour

This year drops the numbers and just calls it the Le Tour.  Another year made in Chicago.  Specs and sizes appear to be the same as 1979. 

Suggested retail price $234.95

Colors: Cardinal Red, Frosty Silver, and Sky Blue.

1980 Super Le Tour

Made in Chicago with unchanged specs and sizes from 1979. 

Suggested retail price $296.95

Colors: Black Sable and Summer Cloud.

1981 Le Tour

Production moves back to Japan.  They also got a derailleur change:

Shimano Altus ST derailleurs

Shimano Stem Mounted LE gearshift levers

1020 carbon steel frame

Sugino Super Maxy crankset

KKT Rattrap pedals

Ariake Touring Saddle

Suggested retail price $254.95

Colors: Frosty Silver and Sky Blue

1981 Super Le Tour

Production moves back to Japan for the SLT also.  Not much changes from the 1980 model.  It’s now listed as 27lbs. 

Shimano Altus LT derailleurs

Shimano Altus Shift Levers

Sugino Super Maxy crank

SR LaPrade seat post

Ariake Jaguar II saddle

Sakae handlebars and stem

Gran Compe 500G brakes

Suggested retail price $319.95

Colors: Black Sable and Summer Cloud White

Check out my White Summercloud Super Le Tour

1981 Le Tour Tourist

This is the first year for the Tourist.  A modified Le Tour with touring handlebars, upright saddle, and fenders.  29.3lbs. 

Ukai Chrome Plated Steel rims

Sugino Super Maxy Crank

Kashima Touring saddle

SR Alloy touring handlebars

D311-9 21”

D333-9 23”

D355-9 25”

D791-9 19”

D821-9 22”

Colors: Spicy Chestnut and Sky Blue

1982 Le Tour

1982 Super Le Tour

1983 Le Tour

1984 Le Tour

1984 Super Le Tour

1985 Le Tour Luxe

1986 Le Tour

1987 Le Tour

1988 Le Tour

1989 Le Tour

1990 Le Tour

1999 Le Tour

This was Schwinn’s entry level road bike for this year. 21 speed drive train. Schwinn road design 7005 TIG welded aluminum frame with forged dropouts and cro-moly fork with forged dropouts. Shimano RSX downtube shifters and rear derailleur with T300 front derailleur. Nexave triple crank. Tektro 420AG brakes with Shimano levers. 32 hole Araya SP-30 rims with alloy hubs and 700×23 tires.

Suggested retail price: $499.00

Color: Metallic Silver

2011 Le Tour Classic

This looks to be kind of a neat bike.  The paint scheme with the brown bar tape gives it a bit of an older look, maybe that’s how it got the classic name?  The original saddle would have also been brown, but it’s been replaced on this one.  Frame is actually Reynolds 520 chromoly which I wasn’t expecting.  Shifters and derailleurs are Shimano Sora.  I believe it came stock with 28mm tires so this should be a really comfortable ride. Check it out:

Here is some marketing info from Schwinn:

Experience the great ride characteristics of steel aboard Schwinn’s Le Tour Classic. Whether you are just getting into road riding or are an experienced roadie, you’ll love the agile ride of the Reynolds steel tubes and the comfort of the Le Tour’s slightly more upright riding position. Together they give you a ride that is silky smooth, easy on the back and simply sublime. Plus, this ready roadster boasts a hill-topping 27-speed FSA/Shimano drivetrain, powerful dual-pivot brakes, a fine Schwinn Bio-Tuned saddle and easy-rolling 700c wheels with choice Continental tires.

2011 Le Tour Sport

This model had an aluminum frame with a carbon fork. Shifters are Shimano Sora with a Tiagra rear derailleur and a Sora front derailleur. FSA Vero triple crankset and SRAM 9 speed cassette completed the drivetrain. 700×25 Kenda Kriterium tires mounted on Xero Shawla 220 wheels.

Suggested retail price: $899

Serial Numbers

Decoding the serial numbers of the Japanese made Le Tours is covered in the imported section below. The US made models use the limited production section. It is found on the rear dropout:

This example was made in November of 1974.

What are they worth?

The good news is that you should be able to find them rather affordably.  I’m in southeast Wisconsin and they can be had for $50-500 depending on the condition and model.  Most models in pretty good condition you should be able to get for around $100.  If you are picky about year and color, you might have to pay a bit more.  Nice Super Le Tours I often see for around $300, but if you aren’t picky and take some time looking can be found for much less.  The Le Tour Luxe however seems to be very rare and I usually see those more for $500.  The market on Ebay is usually quite a bit higher especially after shipping.  These are pretty common bikes so you will likely find a pretty good selection locally.  The value will vary a bit depending on where you are.  The above is true for the older steel lugged frame bikes.  For the newer ones into the 2000s I guess you should just check bicycle blue book for an idea as I rarely see these for sale. 

Most collectable

I think the Le Tours are really great as they are beautiful vintage bikes that can still be gotten for a good price. Here are some of my favorites, and those I think should be most collectible:

1974 – as this is the first year, all colors.

Yellow – Kool Lemon and Yellow were only offered for the first 3 years. And it’s a great yellow.

1976 Super Le Tour – this is the first year for the super. Really great bikes for the time, and still very fun to ride.

12.2 – all the 12.2 supers are really great bikes. Chromoly top and bottom tube, downtube shifters, alloy rims…

Chrome Supers – the all chrome supers were an additional cost. I haven’t seen many of them.

Le Tour Luxe – neat looking touring version made only from 1983-1985.

1985 Super Le Tour – 25lbs with all chromoly frame and Suntour Cyclone derailleurs. Last year for the super.

Years the Le Tour was made:

Le Tour – 1974-1992, 1995-1999

Super Le Tour – 1976-1985

Le Tour Luxe – 1983-1985

Le Tour Tourist – 1981-1982

Le Tour GS and GSX – 2007-2009

2010-2011 – Le Tour Classic, Le Tour Sport, Le Tour Elite, Le Tour Legacy, Le Tour Super

Schwinn Le Tour 1974 to 1988 catalog info

What year bike do I have? Dating a Schwinn Le Tour

Schwinn Le Tour Serial Number guide and Country of Manufacture

Schwinn Bicycle Company History and Facts

Note: Many of the bikes pictured above are no longer stock, but are a good examples of what you will see out there in the market.

More info coming soon….all years will be covered.

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I always thought it was interesting that Schwinn bought enough to put “Schwinn-approved” on components rather than the manufacturer’s name (Huret derailleurs on the Varsity, Weinmann brakes on most bikes). I’ll still take my 1974 Motobecane Grand Jubilee over the Le Tour. $208 and Huret Jubilee derailleurs, aluminum rims, Reynolds frame. I had a friend with a chrome Paramount of that vintage – Campy Record-equipped. The spirit of Paramount lives on at Waterford Precision Cycles, founded by Richard Schwinn.

There are lots of great vintage bikes out there.

Awesome post!

You bet. Nice work.

Beautiful 🤩

they are some lookers.

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Good information.

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Always fun to see old bike pictures! 😊

I agree completely.

I once owned a metallic blue 1980 Le Tour. Seeing these photos makes me wish I would have had room to keep it.

I own a Schwinn ATB (MTB) that is date as 1981 by the serial number on the underside of the BB. The serial number is BS367823 as fitting into the Schwinn Chicago SN format. The frame is a lugged Ishiwata tubing and looks very much like the first Specialised MTB frame. I can post photos etc if required Regards Les

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The humble schwinn le tour.

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Johnny, I think y'all did things not because they were cool, but because you really enjoyed doing them - that's perfect. I had a Schwinn, but I can't remember if it was a Le Tour. I paid $20 for it and sold it, two years later, for about $25 and a 2 Liter bottle of Mountain Dew (yes, guilty). Great bike! Your bikes are a lovely color too. Peace :)

Bought a Le Tour in 1983 and cost me $230 then. Rode it pretty regular for a few years then it sat in the garage for years. Got it back out this summer and have been putting about 80 miles a week on it. The Huret Cyclometer that has been on since day one shows 5,400 miles. Don't see any reason to buy a new bike.

I'm glad to hear you are still enjoying yours. I'm putting mine to work riding this summer riding 13 miles to the gym each day.

Hi Johnny! Thanks for writing this article. Sadly I lost my latour recently due to a hungry Audi. I am trying to find out what kind I have and what it's worth. Would you please help me with this? I can be reached at "alastdance4me2@gmail" Thank you!

I miss my old orange Schwinn Le Tour. I miss it badly. They just don't make bikes like that anymore. I think it was 1975 when I bought it new from our local bike shop, which sadly, is no more. I'm not an athlete but I do love the feeling I get when riding a bike, leisurely, coasting down hill is especially pleasant., exhilarating actually. I've never driven a car. In the seventies I used to ride my bike to work, a window factory in the town that I live in. It was very unusual at that time, to see a woman riding a bike around town. Now, today, almost 40 years later, I want another Le Tour, if it can be orange, all the better. I came upon your blog accidentally while searching on line for a new Schwinn that would be comparable to the LeTour. I couldn't find anything that appealed to me, aesthetically or economically. At that point, it occurred to me that maybe I could find an actual Le Tour from the seventies, maybe even an orange one. Your wonderful blog post here has motivated me to continue searching in that direction.

Thank you for sharing your touching story with me. I hope you find your orange Schwinn Le Tour again. I see Le Tours being posted on craigslist regularly. If you haven't checked out Craigslist, it's an online classified where people sell all sorts of things. I would search there at possibly go garage sale shopping on the weekends. It won't take long to find your bike again. I wish you the best-Johnny.

I had a LeTour hanging up on the garage rafters for the past 7 or 8 years. Prior to that I road it often. I had picked it up at a garage sale a few years earlier...and it was like new then. I had hand surgery on both hands and decided to get a mountain style bike with more comfortable handle bars because of the surgeries. Well, this year I finally decided to pull it down to give it a spin. Of course I first took it into a bike shop for a complete tune-up. At first I was going to get the tune-up, and new tires and tubes. But after taking it in, decided to get new brakes, new cables, and new, more expensive gel handle bar wrap. All in all, it ran about $250. My brother asked why I didn't just get a new bike...LOL. When I compared it to an ol' classic car, he understood. Yesterday I went on a 30 mile ride...without a struggle. On the other mountain bike, it would have been more difficult. The LeTour rides so smoothly and with such ease. I absolutely love it, however still a bit hard on my hands. Thanks for your post. Mary in Niles, IL

Thank you for sharing Mary. I love all the positive feedback I'm getting from this article. One thing that might help with the wrist and hand pain would be changing the tires down the road. I just switched out the tires on my 88' Schwinn to Panaracer Paselas. They ride really plush and absorb a lot of the road noise. I would also recommend wearing riding gloves for a little while until your hands can get accustomed to the feel of the bike. Way to go on your 30 miles and keep up the riding!-Johnny.

Agreed, I think this has been one of the most under rated early 10-speed touring bikes. I am getting ready to get back on my mine after a tune and some minor updates. I have three LeTours; all 21 inch frames. One silver ladies frame, ex-wife's, ridden twice and has been hanging from rafters for at least 20 years. Two yellow men's frames. One I gave to my Mom and I got back when she passed away a few years ago. I will be trying to sell ladies and one yellow men's frame soon here in Denver, Colorado

I had a crazy notion that the Le Tour was named, at least in part, for Alfred LeTourner who had some unbelievable speed record on a Schwinn. I bought one in college many years ago and still have the red beauty. A Beautiful bike.

You might be right about this. I'm too young to go that far back to know that myself. You definitely gave me something to research though.

Wow. Your post and the comments bring back many recollections and emotion about my Le Tour. I grew up in Chicago, fairly near the Schwinn factory. Of course we knew the treasures that they made in there, but, sadly, we couldn't afford new bikes in a family with 5 kids. We always had second hand or discarded bikes that we would make ride worthy - at least for the Chicago streets, alleys and parks like Humboldt park or Garfield Park. Fast forward: we'd scrimped to pay for college on our own and when I graduated my wife surprised me with a new, red Schwinn Le Tour. Unbeknownst to me, she had 'saved her lunch money' to pay for the bike. I rehabbed my used Varsity for her and we were off. We rode all over ... from the west side to downtown & the lakefront beaches, to Wrigley and Comiskey, to grad school in Hyde Park ... for years. We hauled the bikes on the TR's bike rack to Lake Geneva, Louisville and Mackinac Island. Life moves on and we did too. To MN, NY, NY. To London, Singapore, then Buenos Aires. The LeTour always made the move till it was stolen in BA. End of an era. I have a nice new bike. But I'm nostalgic for the old red Schwinn. Time to scour CL and ebay for a Le Tour to create new memories.

Great article I'm in love with this bike that I discoverd through my pops who has one he bought AGS ago. Found my own and I hope to eventually fix up a few more!

Well, I am riding a 1974 yellow Schwinn Le Tour! It is my main bike. I got it as a frame and fork in a trade for a green Varsity. After rebuilding it with original parts I love its ride. Because of my age, (63) I have upgraded a few things on it. A longer stem with cruiser handlebars is better on my back and hands. I didn't realize the amount of miles add up quick! So, maintenance is critical for these old bikes as well as upgraded parts from time to time. My old bike needs a new paint job now! I already have the decals for it.

I have a 1988 Le Tour that is 100% original and in great and rideable condition. I'd rather not sell it but I'm a little hard up right now. Let me know if your interested.

Hi there John, Thanks for the offer. I actually have a 1988 Le Tour in the red color scheme. I'm not looking for another one at this time unless it's another color and a 56cm (22.5 inch length seat tube, center of crank to top) frame. If your bike is the white and blue one with the fade away paint job, I might be able to entertain you an offer.

Just took my '86 red LeTour out for a ride. I've had this bike since I graduated college 25 years ago. Still an awesome bike.

I just "inherited" (I don't know what other word to use) a 1981 Schwinn Le Tour and find everything in this blog post from 2014 to be accurate. It's a great bike and if you need a reliable, inexpensive ride I highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for one. And now seems to be the time because I'm not finding any Le Tours on Craigslist at the $40 price this blogger paid. You can probably find one for around $100 even, but 150 and up is seeming more the norm. It seems people are catching on to their durability and quality. I just took mine out for an extended spin of 26 miles and it was an incredible ride. Maybe I'm just being a bit sentimental, but my first bike was a Schwinn...so that might be affecting my judgment. It's the first one I've had since I was 5 and I couldn't be happier.

Thanks for your comment. The $40 bargains are usually found in garage sales or unspecific ads on craigslist like "bike for sale". I agree that as more people find out that what they have is more valuable they will raise the prices and because of that bargains are getting hard to come by. Bike swaps, garage sales and word of mouth have been where I scored my best deals.

I see one listed by a used bike dealer, 1982 model, 25" frame like I have. He is asking $175, looks to be in good shape. I bought a 1982 Le Tour Tourist model for my wife last summer, got it for $80. on Craigslist. I think he got it cheap at a garage sale and made a few bucks. Can't complain too much, not a bad bike for $80.

I loved my 1983 Schwiin Le Tour. It was such an awesome bike. When all of my friends were transitioning from their banged up, abused Huffy bikes to nice Diamondback chrome-molly bmx style bikes, I was the first to switch to a 10 speed. My Le Tour was my first personal bike purchase with my own money. I was lucky to have a great local bike shop experience. They guided me towards the Le Tour...and at first I was highly resistant. I wanted to ride a bmx style bike like my friends. I'm so glad I went with the Le Tour. I've been on many different types of bikes since then, but nothing rode as smooth as that Le Tour. I wish I hadn't sold it because I've come full circle back to a steel framed touring bike as my main ride. I had a carbon frame Specialized Tarmac that rode like a rocket, but I missed that smooth, comfortable steel framed ride.

Thanks for your comment. It reminds me of the BMX craze going around when I was growing up in the late 90's. A lot of kids bought "trick bikes" and most of them never got into cycling later in life as adults. I was riding an adult size mountain bike at the height of BMX popularity back then. Till this day I still ride because I got into it in a sensible way instead of doing it because it was cool.

I bought a Schwinn Traveler back in 82 because it was a little cheaper than the Le Tour, but I did look @ the Le Tour with envy. My bike was a lightweight one, I had an odometer and a little flip type fender on the back to prevent the mud from hitting my rear. I loved that bike. If I am able to find a Lightweight Le Tour that is in great shape, I will be in heaven.

I have a 1974 LT5 (25" frame) Le Tour, yellow, look much like your with a bit of 41 year old patina. Been a great bike but now retired and not sure whether to keep for my grandson or sell and get something that rides a bit smoother since my wife now wants to start riding again. I remember making the comparison between a Peugot and the Le Tour when I bought this one (lot of money, still in college) I still made the best choice.

Bought mine from a buddy my senior year in H.S, 1977. I used it a bit in college and then it went to the garage because I'm more of a runner than a rider. Marriage, 4 kids later, and a new job it Texas it was still there. In 2010 I decided that if I was ever going to try a triathlon now was the time. So out came the Le Tour, it's performed well in about 30 triathlons since then. Sure I could upgrade and buy a $3000 bike, but I paid $60 in 1977 so it's a bit hard to justify the upgrade!

Right on! As long as it works for you that is all that matters. I'm glad that it is still seeing some use.

Great article. I saw a Le Tour on the street today and thought about how cool it would be to restore one. One question: do you have any idea where to get paint that looks like the semi-metallic blue or green that Schwinn used in the 60s-80s? I don't see those colors anymore.

Hi Ron, some powdercoating shops will carry the metallic red and blue finish, although it may not be an exact match to the original paint job. I use a guy that has a near identical cherry red metallic finish and I have restored a few bikes using his services. Powdercoating is the way to go if you are in the market for repainting your bicycle.

i have a 2007 Schwinn Le Tour and i AGREE with most This is a GREAT bike to ride !!

I still ride my red womans Schwinn LeTour I got in junior high in 1975. I've tried newer lighter bikes and they don't fit and are harder to ride. Just rode my LeTour biking and camping through the Florida keys. Key largo to key west and back. Next trip will be an organized tour in downeast Maine.

Just found your blog- great stuff. So, my Dad has a yellow one just like the one in the photos. I don't live near him, but would guess it is a '75 or '76. I think I'm going to restore it when I go home to visit this summer. For those who have dissected one recently, did you have difficulty finding a bottom bracket/head set to fit these old frames? I had a blue Le Tour in middle school- loved it!

The bottom bracket is a standard 68mm English threaded that can fit any modern threaded bottom bracket. The headset will have to be replaced to accommodate a standard 22.mm quill stem, as Schwinn used their own proprietary headset and stem.

Just ran across this blog; I've had an old yellow LeTour (1975-76) sitting in my garage for many years. I got it as a birthday gift when I was a teen and had several people tell me to hang onto it. Now, it needs some serious TLC--I've had the urge to ride again lately. I'm not sure how much I would cost to have it fixed up, but this article has been encouraging!

Thanks for this article. I just (an hour ago) picked up an all original, silver, 1976 Le Tour for $20. It's a little rusty in spots, but everything works perfectly. I'm gonna love riding it.

I feel so justified... finally!!! I've been riding my LeTour since I was in high school in the last 70's. Its the only bike I've ever owned! I've done three week road trips with panniers. I'm still riding that bike hundreds of miles a week. I love it and I refuse to give it up. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has told me I should get a new bike since I ride so much. There have been times when I've wondered if they're right so I've demo'ed other bikes that cost thousands of dollars. I'm not even tempted anymore. They just convince me that I am riding the best already. Why would I ever switch!! Thanks for the confirmation!

i just found a June 1974 tossed in the garbage - i bought 2 new tires and handle bar grips - cleaned - greased and waxed it and it now rides as smooth as a new Rolls Royce ... what a SWEET bike !

My 1972 steel Le Tour was made in Japan as was a generation of lighter alloy frame Le Tours made shortly after that. All bear the "Schwinn Approved" badge.

Bought my blue Le Tour at a garage sale in Buffalo in 1995 for $100 - still a daily rider 21 years later. Yes, it's nothing like a carbon Cervelo, but it runs strong!

Due to increasing and formidable lumbar pain, I stopped riding my '88-89 Le Tour several years ago in my mid-50's. I was finally ordered to a pain clinic to face my pain this spring and after multiple risotomies my spine is pain free and I am back on the bike. I spent a few dollars on lockin pedals and 1" kevlar reinforced tires to save a little more weight and rolling resistance. I ride twice a week (yes, on my venerable Le Tour) and am aiming to be able to ride my age (now +60) before it gets cold here in November or so.

Just picked up a 1977 LeTour II in orange with the original generator talight and headlight. It looks to completely original and is in excellent shape. I will be selling it on CL here in Phoenix shortly

i have never driven a car.been riding..mostly schwinns since i was 5 years old in 1967.49 years of bike riding.my current bike is a schwinn letour made in japan probably early 70s.schwinn approved on the head..but this monster is heavy.i ran into a mailbox 9 years ago in the darkness between alpha and aledo il. on my way from peoria to iowa..the mailbox was out too far on the roadside.i couldnt tell too dark ..but the bike just mowed it and the post down.it must of been dilapidated cause i should of got hurt..but didnt..dogs started barking it was 2 am..and i got back on the bike and peddeled away lol..the rear wheel was way too heavy and i was glad the axle cracked i switched out the entire drivetrain ,chain wheel cranksprocket with a later schwinn that was too small for me framesize wise. i love this bike..though i have ill maintained it. i have a trek in iowa that i got for 60 bucks that is great..but i dont think as durable as the schwinn even though it has a mangaloy frame...i also have a raliegh..and had a brand new schwinn that was stolen 15 years ago....sob anyway to all the bike lovers ride on..

I am looking to restart riding my Le Tour. I purchased it in high school before 1975. Still in great shape and a lovely Yellow and lots of chrome, water bottle, mounted tire pump, and the matching yellow Schwinn saddle bag. I have found new tires and now need to get new tubes and give it a ride. When I purchased it, I got the largest frame Schwinn made thinking I would continue growing like my brother and Dad (e.g. over 6 foot) but I stopped growing. The bike is a little tall for me but the ride has always been so smooth. Looking to have fun with an old friend. Any buddy have recommendations where to get new tubes, brakes, etc.?

The upgrade from 1982 to 1983 Le Tour was significant. That's the year they went with 4130 tubing, fluted alloy seat post, alloy wheels, Chrome rear dropouts, and nice Suntour components. Thank you for your documentation of this workhorse bike.

I recently purchased an absolutely MINT 1981 LeTour in Frost Silver. It literally looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I bought it because of it's condition, unknowing of it's ride qualities. It's a pretty smooth bike, indeed. The worst part about riding it is the weird handlebars. They are too narrow for me and the funny curve in them is annoying. I I put Fizik bar tape on it in red to complement the red logos. It weighs in at about 30 lbs.. I hope you are correct about the values going up. I gave $200 for this one, but it's condition is extremely rare.

Thanks for your webpage! I agree that Le Tours are incredible bikes and (thankfully) normally don't get enough credit. My parents got me a used Yellow LeTour when I got my first big kid bike, upgrading from my 3 speed sting ray I'd had since graduating from my tricycle. I didn't bring it to college, but when I got my first apartment in Chicago, I brought it from Wisconsin and biked everywhere I could. Early in 2017, my beloved Yellow LeTour, that didn't seem to be currently in fashion, got stolen from my garage. I miss it and still can't believe that someone took the time to break into my garage, left my car alone and just took my bike. I miss it every day and haven't biked since. I'm 5'8" and so many frames are small when you look online. Looks like Le Tours were going for about $150 this spring, so I guess it was worth it to someone. I'll always remember my 20 years with my beloved Schwinn...it was sturdy and withstood many mishaps, just like me :)

I purchased my yellow Le Tour new in 1974, the courts had just taken my driver's license away, so for six months I got around on my Le Tour. It's been in my parents attic, I'll restore it now, still looks like new!!!

GOT MINE TONIGHT SITTING NEXT TO A DUMSTER NEEDS TIRES AND A SADDLE ORIGANAL RED LIGHT AS A FEATHER LOOKS ALMOST NEW IT WILL BE ON THE ROAD TOMARROW

I was thinking about selling my womens black Schwinn Super Le Tour. It was one on the last ones made in Chicago (1983?). I am going to have to have ankle surgery and I am not a young pup anymore - not sure how long a long recovery will be. I keep holding on to it hoping that someday, I will be able to ride it regularly again. Reading the stories in this blog are making me want to keep holding on to it....

I have one like your 'Xtra Lite / 1020'. I believe this and all early 'Schwinn Approved' Le Tours were made by Matsushita ('National') / Panasonic. Yes, a very nice riding bike despite or maybe because of the stiff 1020 tubing and the steel wheels. I took mine apart years ago & replaced all the hardened grease, had the steel wheels professionally trued and tightened. Replacing the original 5-speed cluster and Shimano derailleur (pre expiry of the Sun Tour patent) with a 6 speed and Shimano Light Action derailleur helped a great deal. A great bike despite that vintage bike afficianados would not look at it twice.

P.S. - I had to file the stop on the stem shifters to allow enough travel to shift through all six gears with the Shimano Light Action. Only use low infrequently, which is good, because the lever position now interferes with right turns!

How great to learn that so many people love their Le Tours. I still have my red one that I got for Christmas in 1975. I put it on a jet to Luxembourg in the summer of 1976 and rode all the way to Vienna and back in about six weeks. I took the bike out of the travel box and rode off from the airport with panniers full of what I could carry for a six week trip. There were no helmets, I wore a little bike cap backwards, which was very "cool". Bike shorts were made of wool and had chamois leather crotch. The Le Tour performed like a champ while others I in my small group of classmates struggled with French bikes. I have not ridden my Le Tour since the 70's but have kept it for sentimental reasons.

Love my 1977 Le Tour II. Rebuilt from the ground up. It was in horrible shape, but not anymore. Rides like butter!

Great story. I restore bikes...Le Tour bikes highly respected

Check the '74 Schwinn catalog. Le Tours were made in Japan not Chicago. A lot of people make this mistake because the head badge says Chicago. The company would be in Chicago for several more years but any lugged frame Schwinn from this era came from Japan unless it is a Paramount. I've never owned a Le Tour but I've owned dozens of other Schwinns both old school and imports. Always a great bike for the boom era. Take care of it and your grand kids can enjoy it.

I have a 77 letour II - I upgraded to bontrager bladed spoke wheels - And gear cartridge- The reason I chose to comment ... is you are right - These bikes are fast , thing rides like the wind .. Guys with the new 3000 dollar bikes laugh when they see it ... till I blow there doors off with ease - I have no idea why - and a suprise to others as well .. As to why things bikes are so fast

About 2 years ago I bought a blue '81 Le Tour for $15 at a garage sale. It was missing the rear derailleur. I bought a modern-day Shimano Altus rear derailleur for another $15 and installed it myself. Then I took it to my LBS (south side of Chicago) for a $60 tune up and haven't looked back since. You are dead-on Johnny, this is a beautiful, smooth carbon steel ride, reminiscent of the Peugeot PX10 I used to enjoy. And it can go toe-to-toe with modern day road bikes. I then found your excellent blog. It's a keeper

Still have my favorite Peril essence orange 79 Le tour II still looks brand new and rides like new one. I have 28 old schwinns . Continetals ,varsity,and collegiate. Two sting rays ,orange crate 69 and a67 fastback. Best durable riding bikes ever. Started collecting over 20 years ago. ASs a little boy i would walk past a schwinn shop and would admire them back in Ohio. We never could afford them . I said to my self one day i will.

I bought a LeTour III in 1975 for two reasons: 1) it was all this teenager could afford at the time, and 2) it was the only one bicycle fit my 6'6" height (I bought the 26" frame). I didn't care for the pearl orange color at first -- it was the only 26" frame the bicycle shop at the time, but the color "grew" on me over the years. I have put 1000's of miles on the bike over the years, including bike-packing camping trips, 90+ mile road trips, and commuting to work in the city. I was even hit by an automobile in Oklahoma City (no injuries, but the front chain guard has never been the same). For many years into my 20's, that bike was my only form of personal transportation. I have had it overhauled twice over the decades. I am in my 60's, now, but I still ride it occasionally.

I have been seeing a lot of these lately. I volunteer at a charity bike shop in Phoenix rebuilding vintage bikes. The first one I saw, I thought somebody had stuck a Schwinn head badge on an 1980s Japanese or Taiwanese frame. I didn't realize Schwinn made these lugged frames in Chicago for several years. Every one I've worked on has been fun, even the ones that are nothing but a battered frame. Today I saw a young lady at the farmers' market with the red letour frame that I originally thought was not a real Schwinn. It's an urban single speed now and doing just fine.

I am originally from Chicago, and when visiting there last year I saw the exact same Schwinn Le Tour that I own riding past me. I yelled out "great bike!" and the person riding it gave me the weirdest look :) I bought my Le Tour in Oakland, CA in 2014 maybe? I love Schwinn bikes, mostly my Chicago pride, but also really liked the way this bike looked and rode. I believe it is a '76 model, looks exactly like the yellow one in the video above. I rode it exclusively until 2017 when I started to acquire lighter bikes for all the climbing I was doing. Now the Le Tour is our touring bike, fully equipped with bike trailer and dog running bar. We still ride it every day, and it is still an amazing bicycle, love that Le Tour!!!

This is such a well written blog. I hope you keep going as you can feel the passion in every paragraph. I just bought a super letour, not sure what year but I'm all the way here in Guatemala. I may do a series on traveling with my new amazing bike. Wherever I look people keep praising this bikes so I can't wait for mine to come here (next couple of days) . Let me know if you want to make a collaboration to write something about the experience of driving in different countries. Wish you the best!

I'm about to purchase a Schwinn LeTour from a bike shop, I was in a bad motorcycle wreck and was told by my Dr that the best thing I could do is start on a Bicycle, I have chosen a LeTour, haven't rode it yet but it appears to be a nice bike to help me build myself back up...I really looked hard to find a Contintal but I found this LeTour... I put money down and it's almost paid for, I'll have it home within a couple of weeks, and at my age surprisingly I'm looking forward to getting it. I'm 62 at this time

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Restoring a vintage 1983 schwinn le tour.

A Short History of the Schwinn Le Tour

The 1983 le tour specifications, the seat and seatpost, the shifter group, rear freewheel and axle, brakes, handlebars, and stem, ready for the road, 35 comments:.

Just bought a 1983 Super Le Tour. Great info and good to know where this bike may have been made

Thanks for the post. Bought mine in 1984 and after all these years the tube markings are gone. Everything else still there though! Same handlebar, chrome-moly sticker, etc... (#SC300132) Wish I could pin down the model for certain, I think it was a Le Tour.

According to your serial number (presume it is SC300132) this would be either a Le Tour or Super Le Tour (S) produced in the month of March (C) in 1983 (3). The rest of the numbers are unique. As above the frame is probably produced in Mississippi.

Thanks for the article Douglas. Great information and pictures! I'm hoping to be the proud owner of a one owner 1983 Le Tour tomorrow. It appears to be all original except for the pedals and rear brakes. I would like to replace the pedals with the originals. Are they fairly easy to find? Any idea if the Le Tour had it's own style of pedal? Thanks, Mike

I bought a 1984 Le Tour at a garage sale and have been slowly working on it. I really like the bike. What do you know about the service of the bearings and freewheel? Everything is running great, I just want to be proactive in keeping it that way! This is my first road bike and first vintage bike.

This just depends on how much the bike has been ridden. The bearing grease is surely dried up by now and should be regreased (wheels and bottom bracket at least). If the tires and tubes have not been changed in years, you may want to replace them. Otherwise, you will get flats. This is a nuisiance during rides. The rubber degrades over time. But if they are less than 10 years old, they are probably okay.

I just pulled my 1982 LeTour out of the basement. Great shape and I loved riding it. Loved learning about the history of Schwinn and this bike. As I’m “getting up there,” I may sell it.

I gave this reconditioned Le Tour to my son and he uses it for commuting to work. He loves it and gets all kinds of positive comments. I still ride my old Raleigh that is another post, but I modified it significantly so it was comfortable for me to ride. I may to an article on the changes.

I'm working on a customer's Schwinn. It was recovered from being stolen and hired me to restore the bike. It is definitely a Schwinn but the model is scraped up. It has chrome chain/seat stays and forks. Serial number 1A000699 and the badge shows 3100 / MIJ. I have searched the googles and can't narrow down make and year. The Crank is a Super Maxy with a date code of J-8 which should bring it to 1990. But this looks like a 1970's era paramount with downtube shifters..

You might look at the following website. It has some components and pictures. Many are not in original condition. https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_paramountregistry.html#1985 Some 1980s Paramounts were made in Japan. What are the other components. Sometimes you can review the Schwinn catalogs and pinpoint the model. Waterford Bikes (formerly the factory producing Paramount models) has a good listing of images from all the catalogues.

You're the first person with similar serial number my la tour starting with a number 2A01245 1983 did you find any more info. Great bike ride about 500 miles allready this year.

According to the Schwinn Information Bulletin on serial numbers your Le Tour serial number should start with an S. Are you sure the 2 is not an S. If the 2 is an S, then your bike was made in January 1980. This is a really nice riding classic bike.

greeting Douglas i was doing research on my Le Tour that i recently purchased and it also has a serial number on that starts with a 2F02803 I also thought my bike was mfg. in June 1980.. no mistake it is clearly a number. "2"

The F is somewhat unusual. Usually the LeTours are S, J or G depending on the country of production. Could it be a J. This would mean built in Japan. Another way to define the year you can look at the catalogs and identify the component groups that are identical to your bike. I hope this helps.

Thanks for responding to my post. I have looked over the serial numbers and yes starts with 2 followed by F. the components seem to be consistent with a 1980s bike front and rear derailleur down tube shifters all marked Shimano Altus. front hub is a approved Schwinn and rear hub Shimano, but for some reason the rims are alloy Weinmann and brakes are also Weinmann side pulls. the reason i purchased was the color it is in the sandpiper color like the one you have with brown Schwinn lettering on the down tube very attractive bike.

If you could send some images of the components, I might be able to date the bike. From the components you have listed it seems to be 1980s. Email is [email protected]

Thank you for your reply and recommendations. I’m at a loss since I have went thru all the photos and information. The other components are SR Road Champion Japan handlebars Double butted 4130 sticker Red/chrome lined stickers wrapped around the chain stay/ seat stay/ seat tube SR seat post Dia-compe brakes with quick release Round reflectors Shimano Altus Downtube shifters(friction) SR Stem Red/Gold lined Schwinn logo on downtube. No logo on top tube

Well I found it. 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8.

Great! Glad you found it. Believe it or not I am working on a 1988 Voyageur right now so the components sounded really familiar. I will have a posting up in about a month. Nice bikes!

I just bought a yellow Le Tour on ebay for $71.00. It definitely was made in Japan and in my research I think it was made in 1974. The chrome was in great shape but the front forks bearly turned and the wheels would spin slow. I pulled the forks and crank and the grease was like gum. Also did front and rear bearings and replaced all cables. Put new black tape on the handlebars and bought a buffer/polisher for my drill and polished all the chrome. I'm 61 years old and I feel like I'm 15 in high school again. Up every morning knocking out 6+ miles. Great COVID project.

Riding a bike is about as safe as it gets during the COVID crisis. The Le Tours are not the lightest bike of the era, but they are really designed well for riding. My son has the one I refinished and loves it. Thanks for the great comment.

Hi Doug, My bike collection is starting to mirror yours, as I just picked up a Schwinn LeTour, S/N SC211040, and a 1988 Schwinn Tempo, as a Father/Son combo sale for $120.00 My LeTour has the older style decals and chromed steel rims made by UKARIM. the kickstand is non-descript, except for the "Japan" cast into it. I am glad that I had 2 extra gumwall tires from last year, as prices are through the roof, now.I also have a 1972 Raleigh Record and a 1950 Raleigh Tourist, among others. I did get a few extra 26X1-3/8 Michelin's from Chain Reaction Cycle for $6.77 for blackwalls.

According to your serial number, this is probably a 1982 Schwinn Le Tour built in March. It was probably made in USA. In fact, it may have been among the first to be made in the new factory in Greenville, but Chicago is also a possibility. The rims have me puzzled, as most of the Le Tours had alloy rims. Perhaps they are after market.

Muy linda bicicleta! Tengo un Le Tour 3 completamente original como salió de fabrica! Saludos!

Doug I read you talk about the Letour being made in Japan the in the Chicago Plant until 1983. I have a lugged Schwinn Mountain bike frame that has a serial number BS367823 that by the Schwinn serial code is February 1981 but by the Asian Serial number Guide is taken as 1983. This has been taken by a fellow T-Mar as being a serial number system used for frames made in Japan. From what I have seen another ASNG format refers to the Letour SyMnnnn but of course this did carry on to frames made in the Chicago plant in the late 1970`s. The discussion I have had with others comes to saying the frame I have is a 1983 manufacture. T-Mar does state he has no idea of what USA manufacturers used as SN formats. I see also Paramount manufactured at Chicago as well. A direct discussion we could have via email before we go to a public posting. I trust you are well and keeping sake, Kind regards Les Cook

Yes. Please contact me if you like. My email is in the about me page. I don't think Schwinn made "mountain" bikes until 1983. Send pictures if you like. See this link for 1983 Sierra which is lugged. https://bikehistory.org/catalogs/1983.html

Hello Doug, I also have a Schwinn Le Tour. The SN is SH303873, so it seems it was made in Aug 1983. I bought it used, was riding for a while but for the last 20 years it was sitting in my basement because I have a mountain bike. I'm planning to use this road bike for a 18-mile triathlon distance, so I want to replace tires and tubes myself and then bring it for a tune up to a shop. But I don't know the size of tires I need. My measurement of the wheel diameter gave me 25.5". Please give me your advice. Thank you!

Please check the last image on my article. You will see my bike has Araya Rims that are 27X 1 1/4. You will need a 27X 1 1/4 tire (700s will not work) which are available on Amazon but you have to search a bit. The tubes can be standard 700c size as they will fit any similar sized rim. But check your rim as sometimes the wheels have been replaced. A stamp will also be on the existing tire (assuming there is still one one the bike). it's a great riding bike and you will enjoy it once you have it fixed up. The Super Le Tour had 27X 1 1/8 inch tires, but the 27X 1 1/4 should fit. 27 is the rim size and the 1/4 or 1/8 is the tire width.

Hi Doug, I have had an antique Schwinn Sakae Custom Champion 4130 Chromoly that looks to be a 1973. Serial number is F736448 and model looks to be 1737. I realize this is a hard to find bike. It was in my storage building until recently. It is now in my livingroom to keep it dry. In good condition and mint green. The paint original. Just wondering if you have an ideal of it's value. I used to ride but currently on disability and would be frightened to try now with all my physical problems. Your post with the catalog was so informative. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much, Linda

Your bike is a 1977.

This is a 1983. The 1977s had only 5 gears and this one has 6. All the other components also match the 1983 version that is in the Schwinn catalog. As I said, it was likely produced in Mississippi.

I would consider the fact when the chicago plant was shutting down, parts that were left over might have been used to build bikes just to use up inventory, meaning there could be different varations of the 83 la tour based on parts on hand (food for thought) I a 1983 thats different then what everybody describes

This is very true. They did ship a bunch of parts to Mississippi. This included stickers so they may also be a bit different.

There is a lot of information on Schwinn bikes on bikehistory.org, and on thecabe.com. Schwinn serial numbers are confusing. The guy with the F73xxx serial number has a June 1977 frame. To the lady thinking she may have a valuable old Le Tour, sorry, but likely worth $100 +|- depending on condition. The Le Tours were made in Japan 73-78 then brought back to Chicago, but built with 1020 steel, not 4130 cro-moly. When production moved to Greenville in 1983, the Le Tours were again made with 4130 cro-moly steel.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

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