Lightning F-40 1993 VS Rans TAILWIND 2003 specs comparison
Lightning F-40
General InfosModel | F-40 |
Manufacturer | Lightning |
Year of production | 1993 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Not found |
Sizes |
- Medium - Large - Extra-Large |
Sizes |
- Medium - Large - Extra-Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Moulton |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Levers Mathauser Hydraulic Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-hole Sun Metal M-13L |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Pacific Tube 4130 |
Frame type | Lugged Steel |
Handlebar construction | Lightning 7/8 In. Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Lightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Sedisport |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/50/54 Teeth SR FLC |
Gear shift levers | Gripshift |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning F-40 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Suntour XC Pro |
Derailleur (Rear) | Suntour XC Pro |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Lightning S-1 |
Other Specs of Lightning F-40
Component group sets | Suntour XC Pro |
Pedals details | Shimano 105S Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit Nylon Mesh |
Seat post extension | Not Available |

Rans Tailwind
General InfosModel | Tailwind |
Manufacturer | Rans |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue |
Sizes |
- Fits 32 to 45 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 20 X 1.75 (inches) Primo Comet |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | SRAM 5.0 Levers SRAM 5.0 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | Alex DA-16 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RANS Standard T-Bar |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-860 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52/62 Teeth TruVativ Elita |
Gear shift levers | SRAM 5.0 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-897 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Not Available |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Lightning provided us with the latest version of its F-40 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lightning F-40 Recumbent here
- Get your Rans Tailwind manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rans Tailwind Recumbent here