Lightning M-5 1995 VS Rans V2 FORMULA 2003 specs comparison
Lightning M-5
General InfosModel | M-5 |
Manufacturer | Lightning |
Year of production | 1995 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red - white -Black |
Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 23c Panaracer Front: 24 X 1 3/8 (inches) Panaracer |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 24 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Advantage 292 Levers Dia-Compe 500GX Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal M-13L |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed Steel |
Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Lightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Shimano 105 SC |
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 105SC |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC |
Fork material | Chromoly |
Fork type | M-5 |
Other Specs of Lightning M-5
Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
Seat post extension | Not Available |

Rans V2 Formula
General InfosModel | V2 Formula |
Manufacturer | Rans |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.00 (inches) Schwable Stelvio Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) Schwable Stelvio |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Velocity Thoracian |
Rims manufacturer | Velocity Thoracian |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RANS Standard T-Bar |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-89R |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7703 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 32/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Rans V2 Formula Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra Triple |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rans V2 Formula
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Rans ShortStop Carbon |
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 M-5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lightning M-5 Recumbent here
- Get your Rans V2 Formula manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rans V2 Formula Recumbent here