Racer country lastours mtb

[MarinMartin]

I'm afraid it's another one of those posts. Does anyone know anything about them? It's a Racer country (Racer conception) Lastours (which is a commune in Southern France).

I picked this up from the recycling centre for a tenner just because I liked it. It's fairly lightweight so not the normal gas pipe BSO I normally get but with shimano altus its probably still low end. I don't care how much it's worth as I'm keeping it but just interested to know any info or if it's a branch off from another company. All I know is it's French and the brakes are set up for continental (left front, right rear) so guessing brought over with someone who moved here.

Thanks all.

 

[joglo]

This Altus group was sold over a few years from 95-98, just to date the bike a bit more roughly.

Ahead was by then an established standard, the used quill stem, is another reason why this should be a rather low end bike.
BTW: it even looks a bit from the picture like a 1" headset, if yes, another a bit outdated standard, maybe just used for cost saving reasons.

The condition and style looks nevertheless good.

 

[MarinMartin]

That makes sense. Looking at the serial number I guessed '95. Wasn't sure when altus was introduced. It's got a few scars but looks better than I did at 30 . It's a lovely bike to ride and for £10 I'm over the moon. Going to keep it for my local trails as been after an old rigid mountain bike again.

 

[sam_white]

What is the serial number please? It may match to the actual frame manufacturer.