Lightning F-40 1996 VS Rans GLISS 1999 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


Rans Gliss 1999 comparison online with competitors

Rans Gliss

General Infos
Model Gliss
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Pearl White
Sizes - Rider can adjust manually

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM ESP 9.0 Levers
SRAM ESP 9.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex DA-16
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRans T-Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRans
Headset sizeRitchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCampagnolo Mirage
Crankset parts and sizes 42/52/63 Teeth
Campagnolo Mirage
Gear shift leversSRAM ESP 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Rans Gliss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Gliss

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-879
Rear shock absorberCane Creek AD-5
Saddle seatRans
Seat post extensionNot Available


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