Lightning F-40 1996 VS Rans VIVO 2001 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 Vivo 2001 comparison online with competitors

Rans Vivo

General Infos
Model Vivo
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Flash Yellow
Sizes - 39 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.75 (inches) Primo Comet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM 9.0 Levers
SRAM 9.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex AL-DA16
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRANS Flip-It
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRANS Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 42/52/63 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversSRAM 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Rans Vivo Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type 1.8 (inches) Travel
Ballistic 600 A II

Other Specs of Rans Vivo

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-897
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Cane Creek AD-5
Saddle seatRANS One-Piece Recumbent Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


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