Lightning F-40 1995 VS Lightning M-5 1996 specs comparison

Lightning F-40 1995 comparison online with competitors

Lightning F-40

General Infos
Model F-40
Manufacturer Lightning
Year of production 1995
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Color choice - red
- white
- yellow
-Light blue
Sizes - Xlarge
- large
- medium
Sizes - Xlarge
- large
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Trek IsoTech 5
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 brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Sun Metal M-13L
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionLightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour SL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/44/56 Teeth
Suntour XC Comp
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 RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
Tange Ultralight Chromoly
Fork typeLightning S-1

Other Specs of Lightning F-40

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsOnza HO
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning M-5 1996 comparison online with competitors

Lightning M-5

General Infos
Model M-5
Manufacturer Lightning
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red
-Light blue
Sizes - Adjustable for rider height:5'6 to 6'2 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 650 X 20c
Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 650c Wheels
Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 36-hole
Sun Metal M17
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionOptional
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsOptional
Headset size1 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC

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-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 11 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Lightning M-5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material4130 chromoly c
Fork typeLightning

Other Specs of Lightning M-5

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


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