2010 Schwinn Le Tour Super
Schwinn, whose name is synonymous with cycling passion that lasts a lifetime. For more than a hundred years, they have been makers of quality bicycles that range from sidewalk bikes and BMX bikes to bomb-proof mountain bikes and classic cruisers.
Now, a new addition to their line is the 2010 Le Tour Super. Promoting exercise and fitness, the new model is a lightweight buddy that gives both comfort and optimum performance.
The 2010 Schwinn Le Tour Super is made with a Schwinn N’Litened Black Label carbon fiber frame with bio tuned ergonomic geometry. The fork is also made from the same carbon fiber plus alloy steerer and forged dropouts. For the drivetrain, it is made up of Shimano 105 components and a FSA Omega compact triple for the crankset. Climbing steep hills should not be a problem without sacrificing comfort and style. The Le Tour’s handlebar, stem, carbon seatpost and saddle are all Schwinn Road-Tuned.
Selling at a retail price of $1999, the 2010 Le Tour Super promises to be the ideal fitness companion for cyclists everywhere.
This bike sucks. Buy an Ira Ryan. I would take a dump on this bike
Can anyone say what the weight of this bike (large frame) would be, i am shopping for a new bike and this one is in my price range however i would like a sub 18lbs bike as i do a lot of hills. Anyone here have any experience riding this bike????
I also would like to know if anyone has an intelligent comment on this bike (unlike Daffy Duck). Seems to be a decent setup, carbon frame, 105s, and is the most affordable carbon bike I’ve been able to find online.
Hey Dave and Charles…..I just ordered this bike and hope to receive it within the next week or two. I’ll let you know the weight when I get it, if you have not found out already. It seemed like a killer deal and hope that is the case when I finally get to try it out. The LBS said they just sold their last one and that it is a great bike if you are looking for more of a relaxed fit. It seems to be impossible to get any detailed specs on this bike.
I bought this bike recently from Bikesdirect in a size large. The weight is high at 21 lbs, 5 oz. It’s a mid grade carbon frame I presume. The saddle weighs 368 grams, I switched it out for a 198 gram one so I lost 6 oz right there and am at 20 lbs, 15 oz. The wheelset isn’t light either. The front wheel and tire weighs right at 3 lbs. The Tektro R556 brake pads suck so I am switching them out for Koolstops. Having said all that, the ride is SWEET. Carbon really is worth it.
Amendment to my previous post. The weight included Eggbeater 1 clipless pedals and 2 bottle holders so the actual weight of a large is 20 lbs, 8 oz without pedals. Losing that boat anchor seat and a couple of other inexpensive changes like tires will get it under 20 lbs sans pedals. Of course, this bike is optimised for comfort not low weight. Plush frame geometry but that doesn’t mean it handles poorly. Great touring bike.
Thanks Mark. I also bought from Bikesdirect. How is the shifting? Did you need to adjust the drive train?
I was hoping that it would be lighter with it being carbon, but I am also planning on it being a comfortable touring bike. I’ll probably follow suit and pitch the seat and maybe look at the doing something different for the rims and tires. But what’s a couple of pounds compared to the many of extra pounds that will be added when I sit on it. Great to hear from someone that has one. I can’t wait for it to get here. Just a few more days! I’m excited, because I have been riding the same Nishiki with shifters on the down tube for over 20 yrs. It’s been a great bike and has thousands of miles on it, but I think it’s time to upgrade. I’ll probably wish I upgraded years ago.
Was the assembly difficult ordering it online?
Jeff…Bikesdirect the bike comes appx. 90% assembled and then packed for shipment directly from the factory. Although re-assembly is quite simple, they suggest that you have your local bike shop do this for you since some final adjustments may be necessary due to being shipped directly from the factory. Bike shops usually charge $50-$60.
Good to see the conversation here! I just purchased this same bike from BikesDirect. It’s my first time on a road bike so I have a lot of questions. My biggest question has to do with sizing though. I’m 5’7″ with a 32″ inseam. I went to my local bike shop and they sized me to a frame size 54 which felt really good. Based on that, I ordered the Large frame for the Schwinn LeTour Super (specs for the top tube was 54cm) but am having second thoughts now. I spoke with a rep from BikesDirect and he is confident that the Large will be too big for me (too long of a reach given my shorter torso) and that I should have gotten a Medium. He said that this is a “compact geometry” and that on a normal road bike, a 54 would work but for this bike, I need to go down a size. Any advice for the new Schwinn LeTour Super owners out there?
I also just ordered this bike last night before reading any of these comments. Here’s my conversation with BikesDirect:
Hello,
We would recommend the bike below in a Medium frame for someone with your measurements, but remember that sizing is a personal preference and ultimately up to the consumer.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/schwinn/schwinn_letour_super.htm
Thanks, Chris
Sent: Wed, Mar 30, 2011 4:20 pm
Subject: recommend a bike
Hi, I’m 61 years old male, 5’9″ height, and 40-50 lbs overweight at 220 lbs. I used to be athletic, but now my knees are bad and I’m overweight. I’m looking for a different road bike that’s more comfortable to ride than my old all-aluminum Raleigh Technium, but still fast enough so I won’t be totally left behind. So probably more upright, and either a triple or a Sram Apex (if you think those are ok), more comfortable seat, and not the skinniest tires. Then either aluminum frame & carbon fork, all carbon, or CrMo depending on weight and cost. Maybe a Cafe but I kind of like the option of sitting more upright or going down to the drops when needed. What would you recommend in the $600-$1000 range?
Hey, I haven’t checked this site since my last post so sorry for the late reply. Anyway, Erin, you should definately go with the medium. I’m 6 ft, 33 inch inseam and the large fits me but any smaller and I’d be looking at the medium. The shifting is good once I removed the cosmoline (waxy protectant) from the chain. BTW, WD40 works GREAT for that. Before that, the shifting was balky. I took it to a local bike shop to finish assembly but the drivetrain didn’t need any tuning. In addition to replacing the seat, I went to a 25mm tire and tube, Continental Grand Prix 4000s and lost another 300 grams so along with losing that boat anchor seat, I’ve shaved a lb off. So, right now my large weighs 20 lbs, 5 ozs but that includes 13 oz of pedals and bottle holders. I just put the tires on and will take it for a spin tonight. I also had my LBS do a bike fit for me and they recommended a shorter stem but YMMV. I’m 54 and not as flexible as I used to be and the 110 stem had too much weight on my hands. It’s my 1st road bike so getting comfortable is important. Efficiency can come later.
I recently ordered this bike and it arrived in “90%” assembled condition, meaning you had to install the wheels, handlebar assembly, seatpost, pedals, and front brake assembly to the frame.
Total weight minus the pedals is 18lb.
30 speed (effectively 27 as when you’re in certain front gears, H/L, the chain has to stretch too much to reach the other end of the rear gears but it’s still worth while).
The pedals that come with the bike are listed as “with straps” but the pedals I received were a pedal/clip combo from FPD I believe it is.
From my last comment I nearly forgot to mention that you need to watch the rear derailleur cable as mine was loose and slipped out of position.
I found that my adjustment to shift between all gears was to put the cable setting/derailleur to the smallest gear, move the derailleur out from the frame of the bike by about a finger’s thickness, hold the cable as tight as possible and setting it into the clamp that way. A crude way to reset your gears, but cheaper than having to take a brand new bike to a bike shop right after you put it together. . .