Lightning M-5 1996 VS Rans WAVE 2001 specs comparison

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)
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


Rans Wave 2001 comparison online with competitors

Rans Wave

General Infos
Model Wave
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Machine Green
Sizes - 35.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.75 (inches) Cheng Shin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM 3.0 IBS Levers
SRAM 5.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesQuando Sealed Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex X-101
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 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRANS Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-360N

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversSRAM 3.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Rans Wave Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 3.0
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeAprebic

Other Specs of Rans Wave

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-897
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRANS One-Piece Recumbent Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


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