Dixie the Fixie - 1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV
By OFFdutyHERO on 07/06/2009.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | Single speed | Track bike | Commuter | Schwinn le tour letour IV 4 1979 chicago fixie fixed gear white classy classic original origin 8 velo continental ultra sport





1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Shaved all brazing!
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV Stem - Handle bars flopped and chopped Toro Bar
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Continental Ultra Sport 27 x 1-1/4
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Continental Ultra Sport 27 x 1-1/4
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV
Origin 8 Velo Seat - Odessy INTAC seat post
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Bike store special chain
Front: 52 Tooth 1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Rear: 18 Tooth fixed track cog

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1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Shaved all brazing!
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV Stem - Handle bars flopped and chopped Toro Bar
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Continental Ultra Sport 27 x 1-1/4
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Continental Ultra Sport 27 x 1-1/4
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV
Origin 8 Velo Seat - Odessy INTAC seat post
1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Bike store special chain
Front: 52 Tooth 1979 Schwinn Le Tour IV - Rear: 18 Tooth fixed track cog
Dixie the Fixie:
Original Model: Schwinn Letour: Ultra Lite
1020 AISI Tubing - Torch Brazed Lug Frame
All brazzed provisions removed and sanded smooth, Chrome crown on fork removed, Front brake converted to sidepull...still lookin for a classy lever.
Bike was completed June 2009, Great Thanks goes to Ken Rieth for donating the original cycle in amazing condition for this project!