1989 Schwinn LeTour
01-20-21, 01:18 PM
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1989 Schwinn LeTour
Anyone have experience with this model and year? Looks to be in great shape. I listed the specs below. Probably needs a full service and new bar wraps.
01-20-21, 01:34 PM
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Pre covid - $200 -250 as pictured for the right buyer.
the darn thing just hasnt been ridden has it
prices spiked for a while, but have settled down so my guess would still be that range . Mainly due to it being so fresh in appearance , but its also pretty small, so a great bike for a you gster , or somebody in the 5’5 to 5’8 range . But there are plenty of us out there
the darn thing just hasnt been ridden has it
prices spiked for a while, but have settled down so my guess would still be that range . Mainly due to it being so fresh in appearance , but its also pretty small, so a great bike for a you gster , or somebody in the 5’5 to 5’8 range . But there are plenty of us out there
01-20-21, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DMC707
Pre covid - $200 -250 as pictured for the right buyer.
the darn thing just hasnt been ridden has it
prices spiked for a while, but have settled down so my guess would still be that range . Mainly due to it being so fresh in appearance , but its also pretty small, so a great bike for a you gster , or somebody in the 5’5 to 5’8 range . But there are plenty of us out there
the darn thing just hasnt been ridden has it
prices spiked for a while, but have settled down so my guess would still be that range . Mainly due to it being so fresh in appearance , but its also pretty small, so a great bike for a you gster , or somebody in the 5’5 to 5’8 range . But there are plenty of us out there
01-20-21, 03:12 PM
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Not that small of a frame. It depends what your inseam is and what your preference is?
I am 5'10" with a 33 inseam and I ride anywhere between a 22 and a 25 inch frame.
Looks to be in very nice shape.
If the rims are not bent and it shifts good and ride good I think 170.00 - $ 200.00 is pretty fair.
Depends how old the tires, and chain are.
And check to make sure the freewheel ( rear cog) has " squared off tips and not shaped like a shark fin .
I have made the mistake, though minor, of not checking this and needed to replace. They are not that expensive, and a fresh new chain and freewheel is always a good thing !!!
Looks to be a VERY clean bike !!
Good Luck
I am 5'10" with a 33 inseam and I ride anywhere between a 22 and a 25 inch frame.
Looks to be in very nice shape.
If the rims are not bent and it shifts good and ride good I think 170.00 - $ 200.00 is pretty fair.
Depends how old the tires, and chain are.
And check to make sure the freewheel ( rear cog) has " squared off tips and not shaped like a shark fin .
I have made the mistake, though minor, of not checking this and needed to replace. They are not that expensive, and a fresh new chain and freewheel is always a good thing !!!
Looks to be a VERY clean bike !!
Good Luck
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01-20-21, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bikemike73
Not that small of a frame. It depends what your inseam is and what your preference is?
I am 5'10" with a 33 inseam and I ride anywhere between a 22 and a 25 inch frame.
Looks to be in very nice shape.
If the rims are not bent and it shifts good and ride good I think 170.00 - $ 200.00 is pretty fair.
Depends how old the tires, and chain are.
And check to make sure the freewheel ( rear cog) has " squared off tips and not shaped like a shark.
I have made the mistake, though minor, of not checking this and needed to replace. They are not that expensive, and a fresh new chain and freewheel is always a good thing !!!
Looks to be a VERY clean bike !!
Good Luck
I am 5'10" with a 33 inseam and I ride anywhere between a 22 and a 25 inch frame.
Looks to be in very nice shape.
If the rims are not bent and it shifts good and ride good I think 170.00 - $ 200.00 is pretty fair.
Depends how old the tires, and chain are.
And check to make sure the freewheel ( rear cog) has " squared off tips and not shaped like a shark.
I have made the mistake, though minor, of not checking this and needed to replace. They are not that expensive, and a fresh new chain and freewheel is always a good thing !!!
Looks to be a VERY clean bike !!
Good Luck
Rims are true, freewheel is like new, tires are new, chain is like new. I don't think this bike has 10 miles on it. I'll get a better look at it later on,
01-20-21, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kross57
Thanks! Do you think the frame is small? I was leaning toward 23".
A 23" frame has room for 4 fingers on the head tube between the top tube and the down tube.
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01-20-21, 05:47 PM
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You may get more for it if you can sell it in Mississippi. The Letour and some other Schwinn road bikes were made in Greenville, MS during the 1980s.
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01-21-21, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Clang
I'd say the one you're interested in is a 21" frame.
A 23" frame has room for 4 fingers on the head tube between the top tube and the down tube.
A 23" frame has room for 4 fingers on the head tube between the top tube and the down tube.
01-23-21, 08:27 AM
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I've been meaning to dig out this thread on '89 LeTour's that I think will give you some good info on what a good bike the '89 model was, with several improvements over earlier LeTours.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...n-le-tour.html
I've been meaning to dig out this thread on '89 LeTour's that I think will give you some good info on what a good bike the '89 model was, with several improvements over earlier LeTours.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...n-le-tour.html
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Originally Posted by Deal4Fuji
kross57
I've been meaning to dig out this thread on '89 LeTour's that I think will give you some good info on what a good bike the '89 model was, with several improvements over earlier LeTours.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...n-le-tour.html
I've been meaning to dig out this thread on '89 LeTour's that I think will give you some good info on what a good bike the '89 model was, with several improvements over earlier LeTours.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...n-le-tour.html
