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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Really appreciate all of the input! Too bad it...

Really appreciate all of the input! Too bad it most likely doesn't have the original badge, but still a fun curiosity for me. I love old Schwinns, haha. It really is a phenomenal, smooth riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Schwinn bulletin regarding serial numbers that...

Schwinn bulletin regarding serial numbers that start with "S" as being US built in Chicago.. SH065906. An August built, "H" 1980 "0" or so I've deciphered. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

I just don't understand because as I'm to believe...

I just don't understand because as I'm to believe there never was a 12.2 in the Chicago line up. The serial number puts it as a 1980, that's for sure. I just don't know why there would be a Japanese...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

http://i.imgur.com/3DV9QUy.jpg Very similar....

http://i.imgur.com/3DV9QUy.jpg

Very similar. Looks like it absolutely could be the middle chainring
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Huh, answers that question. Good to know!

Huh, answers that question. Good to know!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

I'm still confused! I know badges are easy to...

I'm still confused! I know badges are easy to replace, especially when the screws line up. I just think the "LE TOUR 12.2" badge on the top tube is way too good to be a water transfer or repro.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

It's got the "Le tour" cranks, looks to be the...

It's got the "Le tour" cranks, looks to be the middle original chainring as well, or something like it? I love it. Absolutely the easiest, quickest bike I own to ride. Especially since I live in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

They were totally new to me, hadn't heard of them...

They were totally new to me, hadn't heard of them before I picked this up. I agree with you! The curvature is unlike anything I've had before. Really enjoy them. Don't know if I would have sprung on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Figured it out! Pics within

Figured it out! Pics within
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

http://i.imgur.com/O8CogXm.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/O8CogXm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1A5tdvp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/zdKOBUJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FXLkHVn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pvvupXy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hIi3RIg.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

http://i.imgur.com/46ludsJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/46ludsJ.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Got a bunch of pictures uploaded to imgur.. Just...

Got a bunch of pictures uploaded to imgur.. Just won't let me upload anything here... It has also had it's original Schwinn downtube logo removed, but the Le tour 12.2 top tube decal look totally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Wasn't dura ace stock on some of the Le tours?...

Wasn't dura ace stock on some of the Le tours? I've only got the downtube levers left from that setup.. And the very 1980's sticker between the shifters. Also I'd imagine this bike was built up by a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

For some reason, it wont let me post URL's? It...

For some reason, it wont let me post URL's? It says I need 10 posts min to add url's or pics.. I can take a million, it's a beautiful Summer day here
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 01:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,164
Posted By avalentine94

Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 Mystery?

Still a fairly new member here... Recently picked up a Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 converted to a single speed out of a dumpster. Seems to have been done the right way, still has the Dura Ace shift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,620
Posted By avalentine94

Don't post here too often, found a couple neat...

Don't post here too often, found a couple neat ones in different metal recycling dumpsters on the same day a few weeks ago. 96 Trek ST-120, and a Super Le Tour 12.2 with a SS conversion. Trek was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-29-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By avalentine94

Oh, also I checked, and both FD and RD are Huret,...

Oh, also I checked, and both FD and RD are Huret, look to be original :) I got it for a song, so I'm happy to put some time and green into it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-29-16, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By avalentine94

Sorry for the late response to y'all... So glad I...

Sorry for the late response to y'all... So glad I could get some other opinions and great stories on the bike. I'm in college, and was trying to find a nice example of one to add to the fleet for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-26-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By avalentine94

3alarmer, I know pretty much all varsitys are...

3alarmer, I know pretty much all varsitys are bottom of the bucket, run of the mill bikes. I just thought this one looked pretty close to how it must have in 63, and that has a cool factor for me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-26-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By avalentine94

New to the Forum: Need some second opinions on a 63' Varsity

First time poster, long time lurker. I just picked up a 63' Schwinn Varsity. Looks to be mostly original as far as I can tell. I know the early ones with downtube shifters and round headtube badges...
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