1984??? Schwinn Super Le Tour
11-17-20, 01:52 PM
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1984??? Schwinn Super Le Tour
Just picked this one owner Schwinn Super Le Tour up today off FB from the original owner for $50. She said she thinks she bought it new in 1982 but from what I知 seeing online I知 thinking it is a 1984 model year? Anyone have some insight? I put the serial number in a Schwinn serial number database online but it came up with no results. When I look at the specs for the 1984 catalog it looks like it is a 1984 as the components match up
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It's a 1984
You can tell by the Head badge 0174
January 17, 1984
17th day of the year
GREAT SCORE !!!!!
Congrats !!!!
You can tell by the Head badge 0174
January 17, 1984
17th day of the year
GREAT SCORE !!!!!
Congrats !!!!
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Thank you so much!! The frame is in amazing condition!! Just have to clean it up a bit, it was sitting in their wood working business and it's coated with lots of wood dust.
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I would use a leaf blower...to blow the sawdust off or a hose on a nice warm sunshiny day so it could dry in the sun
When you take the rack off when cleaning up and are going to put back on, I would put black electrical tape as not to scratch the paint , or piece of old bicycle tubing.
That is what I use. I have used it for years. I like the extra cushion and protection.
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When you take the rack off when cleaning up and are going to put back on, I would put black electrical tape as not to scratch the paint , or piece of old bicycle tubing.
That is what I use. I have used it for years. I like the extra cushion and protection.
The SLT is a nice bike. Great riding and smooth !!!!!
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Nice find. It also came with some period correct goodies. Rhode Gear Flickstand, Blackburn rack, Cannondale Velcro water bottle holder, of course, toe clips and leather straps It looks like it still has the original tires on it.
These US made Schwinns are excellent values. This is a double butted main frame and these bikes ride well. I think some people don't realize how good they are. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone and keep it our secret. The paint on the Mississippi made Schwinn's is not that durable. Especially compared to Chicago Schwinn's. Yours looks excellent though. The decals have cracked from age. Not much you can do about that. Clean it up and ride it. A lot.
Perhaps you can post a picture when it is cleaned up. Or not so clean, but out on the road or trail.
These US made Schwinns are excellent values. This is a double butted main frame and these bikes ride well. I think some people don't realize how good they are. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone and keep it our secret. The paint on the Mississippi made Schwinn's is not that durable. Especially compared to Chicago Schwinn's. Yours looks excellent though. The decals have cracked from age. Not much you can do about that. Clean it up and ride it. A lot.
Perhaps you can post a picture when it is cleaned up. Or not so clean, but out on the road or trail.
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Nice find. It also came with some period correct goodies. Rhode Gear Flickstand, Blackburn rack, Cannondale Velcro water bottle holder, of course, toe clips and leather straps It looks like it still has the original tires on it.
These US made Schwinns are excellent values. This is a double butted main frame and these bikes ride well. I think some people don't realize how good they are. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone and keep it our secret. The paint on the Mississippi made Schwinn's is not that durable. Especially compared to Chicago Schwinn's. Yours looks excellent though. The decals have cracked from age. Not much you can do about that. Clean it up and ride it. A lot.
Perhaps you can post a picture when it is cleaned up. Or not so clean, but out on the road or trail.
These US made Schwinns are excellent values. This is a double butted main frame and these bikes ride well. I think some people don't realize how good they are. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone and keep it our secret. The paint on the Mississippi made Schwinn's is not that durable. Especially compared to Chicago Schwinn's. Yours looks excellent though. The decals have cracked from age. Not much you can do about that. Clean it up and ride it. A lot.
Perhaps you can post a picture when it is cleaned up. Or not so clean, but out on the road or trail.
Was this Super Le Tour built in their Mississippi plant?
oh and the tubes still hold air!!! So I値l just need to get new tires and new bar tape and I have another Selle Royal seat to swap out.
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I would wax with a paste on a spot where the decal placement is not as noticeable.
Put it on lightly....wait about 15 seconds....then rub with a cotton cloth gently.
You MUST be careful around ALL decals no matter what bike or year you have.
That " dull" Orange will be " gleaming" soon !!!
Good Luck and be patient
Put it on lightly....wait about 15 seconds....then rub with a cotton cloth gently.
You MUST be careful around ALL decals no matter what bike or year you have.
That " dull" Orange will be " gleaming" soon !!!
Good Luck and be patient
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Another option is to replace the decals after cleaning up the frame. I was able to buy decals on eBay for my 83 Le Tour. I think the 84 Super Le Tour decals would be more difficult though.
My 83,
My 83,
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I would wax with a paste on a spot where the decal placement is not as noticeable.
Put it on lightly....wait about 15 seconds....then rub with a cotton cloth gently.
You MUST be careful around ALL decals no matter what bike or year you have.
That " dull" Orange will be " gleaming" soon !!!
Good Luck and be patient
Put it on lightly....wait about 15 seconds....then rub with a cotton cloth gently.
You MUST be careful around ALL decals no matter what bike or year you have.
That " dull" Orange will be " gleaming" soon !!!
Good Luck and be patient
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Haaa
I myself use turtle wax, though many scoff at it.
They make a very good wax and have used it for years with great results.
I use old t shirts for best results!!!
Make sure not to wax in direct sunlight.
Good luck and post when clean!!!
Continue to ask questions
Forum is the best !!!
I myself use turtle wax, though many scoff at it.
They make a very good wax and have used it for years with great results.
I use old t shirts for best results!!!
Make sure not to wax in direct sunlight.
Good luck and post when clean!!!
Continue to ask questions
Forum is the best !!!
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