Lightning F-40 2003 VS Longbikes GULFSTREAM 2015 specs comparison

Lightning F-40

General Infos

Model	F-40
Manufacturer	Lightning
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	- Red - White - Yellow -Blue
Sizes	- Large - medium - xlarge
Sizes	- Large - medium - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 28c Panaracer T-Serv Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) Moulton
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe PC-7 Front and Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Rear Levers Odyssey A-brake Front and Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Hayes Disc Front: Shimano 105
Rims manufacturer	16-hole and 36-hole Rear: Sun Rims CR18 Front: HED Jet
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly and aluminum
Frame type	Brazed and welded
Handlebar construction	Lightning Drop
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Threaded Shimano 105

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-ES72
Crankset parts and sizes	28/46/54 Teeth SR Suntour CS-Comp
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Lightning F-40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Semi-sloping Crown True Temper Chromoly
Fork type	Lightning

Other Specs of Lightning F-40

Component group sets	Recumbent Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit
Seat post extension	Not Available

Longbikes Gulfstream

General Infos

Model	Gulfstream
Manufacturer	Longbikes
Year of production	2015
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Bright Chrome Yellow with clear coat & top mount decals
Sizes	- X-seam range 42-48 (inches) - seat height 26.5 Capt. / 25.5 Stoker (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Kenda Kwest Recumbent 100 Psi 1.5+ù26 (inches) Kenda Kwest Recumbent 100 Psi 1.5+ù20 (inches)
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Not Available
Brakeset type	Avid Single Digit 7 V-Brake
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	26 (inches) 36 Spoke 40 Spoke 406 Alex DA16 Alex DA16
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	Bolt On Rear Triangle With Removable Drop-outs Triangulated Frame 4130 Tube
Handlebar construction	7/8 (inches) 6061-T6 Aluminum Tube
Handlebar extender	Captain & Stoker Position 2 Axis Adjustable For Perfect Hand and arm Positioning
Handlebar stem details	Indirect Underseat
Headset size	Threaded 1 (inches) Alloy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	2 Urethane Ball Bearing Idler Shimano HG72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes	170 Captain & Stoker 30/42/52 9spd Compatible ISIS Drive Forged Aluminum Tandem Specific
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar Con's
Rear gear set	Shimano LX 9 Speed 11-32

Longbikes Gulfstream Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT
Fork material	Chromoly Steel
Fork type	1 1/8 (inches) Chromoly Tapered Blade 1 (inches) Threaded

Other Specs of Longbikes Gulfstream

Component group sets	Recumbent Mix
Pedals details	Basic Platform Pedal
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	7005 Alum Frame Seat Supports To Frame: Capt.-Mono Stoker - Dual Full Mesh With 10 Straps Hip Hinge Seat
Seat post extension	Not Available