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Chrome, 1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2

1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 found at my local Goodwill for $60. It's been a little bit of everything. This is my ever evolving project bike.

Frame:
'77 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 - 25 inch (63.5cm)

Fork/Headset:
Schwinn fork // Tange Levin CDS

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Original Le Tour cranks 170mm // Shimano 123mm BB

Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Stream pedals // MKS Single NJS toe clips // Dimension pleather straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
5 spd Shimano freewheel // 52-39 // SRAM PC-8 chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 600 RD // Shimano 60 FD // Shimano dt shifters

Handlebars/Stem:
Original bars and stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Oringin8 Pro-Fit seatpost // Brooks B17

Brakes:
Dia-Compe G calipers // Dura Ace 7410 levers

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Original wheelset - Araya rim, Shimano hub, 36 spoke 4x // 27x1-1/4" Kenda K35

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Original wheelset - Araya rim, Shimano hub, 36 spoke 4x // 27x1-1/4" Kenda K35

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Roadie
  2. Fixed
  3. SS Townie
  4. bars + rack
  5. GEARS! + fenders, and new tires
  6. Roadie Re-Up

Current Stage Info:

brought it back around to vintage roadie mode

Added by GromCake. Last updated about 3 years ago.

As of about 3 years ago, GromCake has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

13 Comments

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

I fucking love this bike man, props

Posted over 10 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

thanks, pal!

Posted over 10 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Like this!

Posted over 10 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

thank you

Posted over 10 years ago

Sebastian

Sebastian says:

Love the townie setup with fenders & rack.

Posted over 10 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

Thanks. I plan on putting the fenders back on when I get some lower profile tires that won't rub on the inside of the fenders and I may throw the rack back on or swap it to another bike.

Posted over 10 years ago

PandaBear

PandaBear says:

I love this! Super Nice!

Posted over 10 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

Thanks!

Posted over 10 years ago

sonomike

sonomike says:

Nice. I've had money pits like this before ;-)

Posted over 10 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

I just can't make up my mind with what I want to do with this build! Haha. I think I'm finally set on the coaster brake cruiser bike idea though.

Posted over 10 years ago

destroypedal

destroypedal says:

real nice build. this is looking sick. good work man!

Posted about 11 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

Thanks!

Posted about 11 years ago

sloman

sloman says:

Almost a shame to convert this beauty. Just be sure to save all the bits to put it right again. And it is only a Schwinn-hardly endangered species.Enjoy.

Posted about 11 years ago