Lightning F-40 1996 VS HP Velotechnik SPIRIT 2003 specs comparison

Lightning F-40 1996 comparison online with competitors

Lightning F-40

General Infos
Model F-40
Manufacturer Lightning
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red
- white
-Light blue
Sizes - Large
- medium
- xlarge
Sizes - Large
- medium
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Trek Isotech 3
Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type IBC Hydraulic Levers
IBC Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 36-hole
Mavic MA-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeLugged Steel
Handlebar constructionLightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 28/50/57 Teeth
SR Alloy
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
7-speed

Lightning F-40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
True Temper Chromoly
Fork typeLightning S-1 Suspension

Other Specs of Lightning F-40

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Lightning Elastomer
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


HP Velotechnik Spirit 2003 comparison online with competitors

HP Velotechnik Spirit

General Infos
Model Spirit
Manufacturer HP Velotechnik
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Custom Color
- Red
- Yellow
-Black
Sizes - One size fits for all

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 20 X 1.95 (inches) Schwalbe City Jet
Front: 16 X 1.95 (inches) Schwalbe City Jet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 20 (inches) Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro 393A Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesQuando Aluminum Disc Q and R
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Alex X-101
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHumpert
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHP Velotechnik
Headset sizeAluminum Sealed Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 119 (millimeters) Spindle
KSS Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
Dotek Pro Aluminum
Gear shift leversSRAM Dual Drive
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

HP Velotechnik Spirit Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Dual Drive
Fork materialChromoly
Fork type 1.5 (inches) Travel
Aprebic Steering Tube Suspension

Other Specs of HP Velotechnik Spirit

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-95B Clipless
Rear shock absorber 2.3 (inches) Travel
DNM DV-22
Saddle seatHP Velotechnik
Seat post extensionNot Available


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