Schwinn LeTour GSX Adult Road Bike

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Product Features

• High-quality adult road bike with N'Litened Gold Label aluminum frame
• N'Litened Black Label composite carbon fiber fork; Selle San Marco Iscia saddle
• Shimano Tiagra shifters and brake levers; Schwinn road-tuned seat post
• Tektro R538 dual-pivot caliper front and rear brakes; Continental Ultra Sport 28c tires
• Shimano Tiagra front and rear derailleurs; FPD dual-sided clipless pedals

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A two-wheeled rebuttal to the theory that it takes several thousand dollars to buy a nice road bike, the Schwinn LeTour GSX is one of the best road bikes around. The bike is outfitted with such features as a Schwinn Custom Drawn N'Litened Gold Label aluminum frame with Black Label carbon fiber seat stays, an N'Litened Black Label composite carbon fiber fork, Shimano Tiagra derailleurs and shifters, Continental Ultra Sport 28c tires, a Schwinn road-tuned 31.8 alloy ergo bend bar, and Truvativ Elita triple cranks.

Specifications:

• Frame: Schwinn Custom Drawn N'Litened Gold Label aluminum with Black Label carbon fiber seat stays
• Fork: N'Litened Black Label composite carbon fiber fork
• Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
• Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
• Crankset: Truvativ Elita triple cranks
• Wheelset: Formula Shawla 280 wheelset
• Tires: Continental Ultra Sport 28c
• Bars: Schwinn road-tuned 31.8 alloy ergo bend bar
• Bearings: Truvativ giga X Pipe outboard-mounted sealed cartridge bearing 68 x 113
• Pedals: FPD dual-sided clipless
• Freewheel: SRAM PG950 12-26
• Chain: KMC Z-9000
• Front brake: Tektro R538 dual pivot caliper
• Rear brake: Tektro R538 dual pivot caliper
• Brake levers: Shimano Tiagra STI with Tektro RL720 bar top levers
• Spokes: Schwinn padded tape
• Headset: FSA integrated cartridge bearing
• Saddle: Selle San Marco Iscia
• Seat post: Schwinn road-tuned 27.2 x 350mm

About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations--Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide

Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing, and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultralightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half, and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottle and bottle cage
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00123T1JK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #210,336 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wide range of gears and tough tires, August 12, 2009

By	Angela M. Hey (Portola Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've had this bike for 2 years. It is good for the road, but also tough. I'd call this a Unisex bike as it is OK for a woman with longer arms.

The gears are OK and the brakes have levers to flip when removing the quick release wheels. The range of gears is very good - with 52 cogs on the big front gear wheel - so it's got power - but it's also got low gears for going up hills. I particularly like the two-position brakes as if you are doing a long ride you can change positions. So this is a good bike for hilly charity rides.

There are two sets of lugs for water bottle, pump, etc.

It's not the lightest bike - but good value.

A downfall for a touring bike is there are no lugs for a rear bike rack - so I put one on the saddle stem - but the screw rubs my leg sometimes if I'm not careful.

I swapped the saddle for one with a slit in it - it's not a bad saddle, but a bit hard. I also took the straps off the pedals and swapped them with some on another bike.

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