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Le Tour Crui'r

Found this at a thrift store and converted it to single speed with a coaster brake for leisurely rides with the girlfriend. I would like to install a front rack/basket and use this as an errand bike as well.

Frame:
Chicago Schwinn Le Tour / 58cm / 1985

Fork/Headset:
Schwinn / Schwinn Deluxe

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino DBT / n/a

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
50x18

Handlebars/Stem:
Generic Schwinn MTB Risers / Sunlite

Saddle/Seatpost:
Origin 8 Urban Aero / Sunlite Classic

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun CR18 / Shimano / Schwalbe HS 159

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun CR18 / Hi-stop Coaster Brake / Schwalbe HS 159

More Info:
My brother used this bike more than I did, and he lives on the other side of the state, so I got rid of it.

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Drop Bars
  2. Risers

Added by m_sobie. Last updated almost 9 years ago.

As of almost 9 years ago, m_sobie has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

5 Comments

osiris419

osiris419 says:

Great looking Schwinn

Posted almost 10 years ago

m_sobie

m_sobie says:

Thanks! I'm actually trying to sell it currently. It doesn't get much road time any more. :(

Posted almost 10 years ago

Mshap0352

Mshap0352 says:

Nicely done! It's awesome to see the original paint and decals in great shape.

Posted over 10 years ago

StevenPreusser

StevenPreusser says:

This is pretty clean! The risers look good.

Posted about 11 years ago

m_sobie

m_sobie says:

Thanks man! I installed the risers after realizing the drops weren't ideal for casual riding. They definitely pulled the bike together.

Posted about 11 years ago