1971 Silver Mist Schwinn Sports Tourer "Tourist"

[Schwinn499]

Picked up this sports tourer years ago and because it wasn't my size and the spokes were pretty roasted, I broke it down and used a few pieces for a few other projects. A couple of weeks ago I slowly dug out the frame and fork and a few other parts from it and the parts stash to throw together a cool round towner for myself. Finally got it mocked up how I want it and tried on the new shoes today as well. Gonna start the clean and rebuild this weekend.

Shout out to Mike for the hookups on the saddle, thanks dude

 

[Eric Amlie]

The one thing that I've had against the Sports Tourer is the headset mounted shifters, but they should work out well on this Sports "Tourist".

 

[cyclingday]

Nice!
Those cute little fenders ought to do a nice job of keeping the grit out of the brake shoes.
Your shoes are another story though. Lol!

 

[Schwinn499]

The one thing that I've had against the Sports Tourer is the headset mounted shifters, but they should work out well on this Sports "Tourist".

Agreed. I was thinking about putting bar cons on it just for laughs.

 

[Schwinn499]

Nice!
Those cute little fenders ought to do a nice job of keeping the grit out of the brake shoes.
Your shoes are another story though. Lol!

They are perfect for that! ... And not much else but style points. I just really love the look of these shorty fenders and given it's a tourist it needs fenders I went with a Continental "tour ride" tire as it seemed to fit the bill and i like trying out new stuff when I can. They also add some good flat protection for dem goat heads 'roun here so that's nice for peace of mind.

 

[Eric Amlie]

I was thinking about putting bar cons on it just for laughs.

If I had one with drop bars(I do have an Opaque Red '74 that I've never done anything with) I would definitely put bar cons on it.

 

[Schwinn499]

A few changes, a few tweaks. Took her out for a cruise.

 

[evilw]

Of course I would love to know if you still have the original stem and Handlebars?

-EW

 

[Schwinn499]

Of course I would love to know if you still have the original stem and Handlebars?

-EW

The stem yes. The bars went on my 77 Superior as I like the GB shape better than the orig bars on the late Superiors.

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[schwinnman67]

Looks great!