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02-20-22, 10:35 AM
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Rechuck
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Hi, I'm new To the forum and thread
John from John's Bike Vintage Roadbike Garage suggested I join the forum so I though I'd give it a try. Been riding, refurbishing and customizing bikes for decades. Latest project was to rebuild a 1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe that had been hanging since new. It probably didn't have 50 miles on it when I started the rebuild. I also modified it slightly by giving it a more tourist like vibe with a Sakae Northroad Bar a Brooks B67 and aluminum fenders.
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02-20-22, 10:53 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Pictures when you can.
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02-20-22, 10:59 AM
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John from John's Bike Vintage Roadbike Garage suggested I join the forum so I though I'd give it a try. Been riding, refurbishing and customizing bikes for decades. Latest project was to rebuild a 1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe that had been hanging since new. It probably didn't have 50 miles on it when I started the rebuild. I also modified it slightly by giving it a more tourist like vibe with a Sakae Northroad Bar a Brooks B67 and aluminum fenders.
(Kudos on your first picture! Drive side shot in the shade on a sunny day! And I'm not known for being "Kind.:")
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02-20-22, 11:02 AM
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02-20-22, 11:07 AM
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I love half-step-plus-granny gearing, and if one is not going to have drop bars, then thumb shifters are also the way to go. Your frame and paint are in great condition, and it looks like you have selected a very versatile tire size. The mudguards are a nice touch, and I am a rabid fan of Brooks saddles, now with four Brooks Pros in my collection.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
02-20-22, 11:49 AM
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Rechuck Beautiful bike and beautiful picture!!!
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