My father's bicycle during college that I started to tinker with when I got into high school. Now a beater and poor weather bike. Thanks to https://bikehistory.org/bikes/letour/ for the spec information.
Frame:
1981 Schwinn Le Tour 54cm 1020 carbon steel Frosty Silver
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino Super Maxy 170mm
Pedals:
Origin 8 Pro Track Light
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
"Schwinn Approved" 14-28 5-speed freewheel / Sugino 39-52
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Altus LT FD / Shimano RD-A350 RD / Shimano Altus LE 2x5 (Friction)
Saddle/Seatpost:
M-Wave 25.4 x 350mm
Brakes:
"Schwinn Approved" Weinmann Center pull
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
UKAI chrome-plated steel 27" x 1 1/4" / Schwinn large flange quick release hubs / Sunlite Kenda 27 1-1/4
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
UKAI chrome-plated steel 27" x 1 1/4" / Schwinn large flange quick release hubs / Sunlite Kenda 27 1-1/4
Accessories:
Origin 8 Pro Pulsion Compe-Lite
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Could never get the seatpost to stay still, time to retire the frame. Thanks for the memories.
Added by walmartmoutainbike. Last updated 17 days ago.
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29-INCHES-DEEP says:
Wow, you are so aesthetic. How can I be like you?!?!
Posted over 6 years ago
walmartmoutainbike says:
okay
Posted over 6 years ago