Lightning M-5 1996 VS Sun T3 CX TADPOLE 2013 specs comparison
Lightning M-5
General InfosModel | 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 20cFront: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 650c WheelsFront: 17 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 LeversShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-holeSun Metal M17 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth8-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 |

Sun T3 CX Tadpole
General InfosModel | T3 CX Tadpole |
Manufacturer | Sun |
Year of production | 2013 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - Standard size for all |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Unavailable Tires |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Unavailable Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | Unavailable Wheelset |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Unavailable Frame Material |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Unavailable Handlebar |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Unavailable Stem |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Unavailable Chain |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Unavailable Bottom Bracket |
Crankset parts and sizes | Unavailable Crankset |
Gear shift levers | Unavailable Shifters |
Rear gear set | 3x8 Speeds |
Sun T3 CX Tadpole Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Unavailable Front Derailleur |
Derailleur (Rear) | Unavailable Rear Derailleur |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Unavailable Fork |
Other Specs of Sun T3 CX Tadpole
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
Saddle seat | Unavailable Saddle |
Seat post extension | Unavailable Seatpost |
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 Sun T3 CX Tadpole manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Sun T3 CX Tadpole Recumbent here