Originally Posted by
boxerboxer
If you're not dead set on keeping the LeTour a geared bike consider converting it. My LeTour conversion (original front brake, nitto RB-021s with a cross lever, omniums, a surly cog, and american classic track hubs laced to some alex rims) is awesome.
That sounds a lot like my friend's fixed conversion -- a 23" LeTour Luxe, also with dropped bullhorns of some make. I would consider it a success.