Lightning F-40 1996 VS Rans TAILWIND 1997 specs comparison

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 tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type	IBC Hydraulic Levers IBC Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 36-hole Mavic MA-2
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	4130 chromoly c
Frame type	Lugged Steel
Handlebar construction	Lightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Not Available
Headset size	1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	28/50/57 Teeth SR Alloy
Gear shift levers	Grip 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 type	Lightning S-1 Suspension

Other Specs of Lightning F-40

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Lightning Elastomer
Saddle seat	Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extension	Not Available

Rans Tailwind

General Infos

Model	Tailwind
Manufacturer	Rans
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- red -Black
Sizes	- 36 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-286A Levers Suntour XC LTD Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Rims
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	4130 chromoly c
Frame type	MIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Rans T-Bar
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Not Available
Headset size	1 (inches) YST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	36/46/58 Teeth Suntour X-1
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Rans Tailwind Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly
Fork type	Not Available

Other Specs of Rans Tailwind

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Wellgo
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Rans Mesh
Seat post extension	Not Available