Lightning F-40 1996 VS S & B Recumbent MALIBU/14 SPEED 2000 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


S & B Recumbent Malibu/14 speed 2000 comparison online with competitors

S & B Recumbent Malibu/14 speed

General Infos
Model Malibu/14 speed
Manufacturer S & B Recumbent
Year of production 2000
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Color choice - Blue
- Red
- White
- Yellow
-Black
Sizes - Rider can adjust manually

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 20c Primo HP
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro 371 Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturerAlesa 613
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 105g Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeMIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCustom
Handlebar extenderCustom
Handlebar stem detailsCustom
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Centera
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
7-speed

S & B Recumbent Malibu/14 speed Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeCustom

Other Specs of S & B Recumbent Malibu/14 speed

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatS & B
Seat post extensionCustom


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