Lightning M-5 1996 VS S & B Recumbent MALIBU/14-SPEED 1999 specs comparison
Lightning M-5
General Infos| Model | M-5 |
| Manufacturer | Lightning |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not 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 brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-hole Sun Metal M17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Optional |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Optional |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 material | 4130 chromoly c |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning M-5
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
S & B Recumbent Malibu/14-speed
General Infos| Model | Malibu/14-speed |
| Manufacturer | S & B Recumbent |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Blue - Red - White - Yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- Adjustable for rider height - womens adjustable for rider height |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 20c Primo HP Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 16 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 371 Levers Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alesa 613 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 105g Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | MIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Custom |
| Handlebar extender | Custom |
| Handlebar stem details | Custom |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Centera |
| Rear gear set | Optional Teeth |
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 type | Custom |
Other Specs of S & B Recumbent Malibu/14-speed
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | S & B |
| Seat post extension | Custom |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Lightning provided us with the latest version of its M-5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lightning M-5 Recumbent here
- Get your S & B Recumbent Malibu/14-speed manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for S & B Recumbent Malibu/14-speed Recumbent here