Lightning F-40 2003 VS Vision R-42E 1996 specs comparison
Lightning F-40
General Infos| Model | F-40 |
| Manufacturer | Lightning |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Vision R-42E
General Infos| Model | R-42E |
| Manufacturer | Vision |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- teal -Burgundy |
| Sizes |
- Adjustable for rider height:5' to 6'7 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.00 (inches) Specialized Turbo S Front: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Holeshot |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Suntour XC-Pro Levers Suntour XC-Pro Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rigida LASER |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Vision Above Or Below Seat |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Custom |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle Curve and Kinex |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/42/50 Teeth Suntour XC-Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Vision R-42E Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Suntour XC-Pro |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Vision |
Other Specs of Vision R-42E
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-A550 RX-100 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vision Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Lightning provided us with the latest version of its F-40 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lightning F-40 Recumbent here
- Get your Vision R-42E manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Vision R-42E Recumbent here