Schwinn Le Tour 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Le Tour
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Le Tour Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Schwinn
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Shimano 300EX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Altus
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya SP-30
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-390

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-70S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano
Gear shift leversShimano RSX Down-tube
Rear gear set 13 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Le Tour Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSchwinn

Other Specs of Schwinn Le Tour

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn Road Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Aluminum


Schwinn Le Tour bike review

Schwinn produced the Le Tour bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $449.00.
Le Tour bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Schwinn Road Le Tour can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Schwinn tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya SP-30, 32-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Shimano 300EX brakes, Shimano levers braking system and Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Altus hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Le Tour to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-70S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX down-tube gear shift levers.