1974 Schwinn Le Tour - ALL CLEANED UP W/ Lots of PICS

[GTCOMA]

Sorry, this bike is long gone. I sold it to a guy in Florida with a very similar story to your's. This must have been a popular bike back in the day.

 

[Wildcat]

When Schwinn first allowed their bikes from Japan, it was Panasonic who made them. I had a 75 Traveler that was like yours, only lower end. The bottom bracket was one piece though. It was a great ride, although Schwinn purists hated them, but the Chicago made "real" 10 speeds weighed a ton. Later on, Giant made the imported bikes for Schwinn. I rode that bike from Tampa to Jacksonville in 36 hours back in 1978.

 

[jerrykr]

Center pull brakes were "must have" back in 1973. The Coppi 10 speed I had and my brother's Raleigh both had center pulls.