74 SCHWINN APPROVED LE TOUR 10 SPEED BICYCLE JAPAN 21" 53cm FRAME 27" WHEELS
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This is a 1974 Schwinn Approved Le Tour, imported from Japan with a 21" frame. I have a pair of yellow Le Tours listed. The other has a large 25"frame. This bicycle is listed in The 1974 Schwinn Catalog as "New in 1974." Many people like these Japanese built bicycles better than comparable American made models. The Yen against the Dollar was such that these Japanese bikes were less expensive. You got much more bike for the same money.They were well made too. The frame is the smallest size offered at 21". It came in 21, 23 and 25". Standover height is 32" The catalog says it weighs between 30 and 32 pounds depending on frame size and kickstand. 27" x 1 1/4" Araya chrome wheels. The chrome is clean and the wheels are true. The bicycle looks to be 100% origional. It shifts smoothly through all 10 gears. Kool Lemon paint. Le Tour derailleurs. Dia Compe center pull alloy brakes are working fine. They have dual position levers and releases for removing the wheels. Alloy Le Tour crank set. Alloy bars and stem. Fully lugged, brazed, lightweight frame. Shimano quick release hubs. The origional tires hold air , but will need to be replaced. The origional cloth bar tape is gettng ratty and will need to be replaced. The origional bar end caps are in place. I washed the bike and cleaned the chrome a bit. Because of the cold winter season I was
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