Both are said to be in good condition, yellow continental is more my size. I have a mountain bike and am new to road bikes so need y’all opinions on if it worth $125?
by ToXiC_ICE_27
Both are said to be in good condition, yellow continental is more my size. I have a mountain bike and am new to road bikes so need y’all opinions on if it worth $125?
by ToXiC_ICE_27
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If it fits you the Le Tour.
Neither
These bikes are very different sizes, you should only pick one that actually fits you.
They appear to be wildly different sizes.
Is that the style you want or would you like something newer?
I am looking for a orange or tour my size so if do that one lol
I like the idea of having a rack.
if the continental fits, get it. the Pletscher rack is a nice bonus
Skip both.
1) Don’t buy a bike that is not your size.
2) Continentals were heavy, and does not have great / easy to work on parts (eg the cottered crank)
keep looking and you will find something a bit more modern (1980s or 1990s sport touring type bikes, or even an early hybrid will be better)
That Le Tour is probably 24 inches. Fairly big. If size is not an issue, pick the one that has the least wear on the cogs. Make sure to inspect the chain rings because the large one is not replaceable without changing the entire crank.
Le Tour of it fits… Yellow one is likely VERY heavy
Neither. Look for something more modern.
Thank you so much guys for the input, thinking to up my budget to $200 and seem to have found some good ones my size
Columbia 10 speed $175
diamondback Expert tg AVENGER 14 speed $195
Tommaso imola Aluminum $150
Cannondale Caad4 r500 $200
Foam handle bar tape…np thanks! I will go with the yellow.
Both are solid bikes.
The Continental is a Chicago-built bike from the late 70s – early 80s. All steel and heavy, but dependable to the point of being indestructible.
The Le Tour III is a foreign-built bike from the mid-80s. It’s a lot lighter, but still a pretty solid bike that would be very reliable.
But that 25″ Le Tour III is built for someone very tall/long legged. If you can straddle it with both feet on the ground, you’ll be ok with it.
Yellow.
Do you want a tank or a semi-collectible?
The Le Tour is a lugged frame, Japanese made right when they were getting pretty good at it. The continental is Chicago goodness.
But get what fits better.
If it fits, the yellow one, because it looks like it has a bit more relaxed geometry.
I’m no bike expert. But the advice of which fits best is the only thing you should listen to.
Also again not as an expert but people saying buy a newer bike are wrong. With a budget of 200 hundred dollars in my opinion a $200 70’s or 80’s bike is going to be more reliable than a $200 newer bike.
I have a mid 80’s road bike and a 90’s mountain bike. That’s all I have. I love them both.
Buy what fits and what you can afford. Both those bikes will last a long time
Schwinn Continentals at this point are old and heavy. Compared to other more recent used bikes, I wouldn’t take it if it was free.
Over $100 for a low end 50+ year old bike you won’t be able to find consumables for? No thank you. We are past the fixie phase.
$25 to 50, maybe. For the Le Tour.