Lightning R-84 1997 VS Rans TAILWIND 2000 specs comparison

Lightning R-84 1997 comparison online with competitors

Lightning R-84

General Infos
Model R-84
Manufacturer Lightning
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - dark blue
- red
- white
- yellow
-Black
Sizes - Custom
Sizes - Custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton C-3
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-7 Levers
Scott Superbrake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWhite Industries Speed Racer
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 28-hole
Rear: Lightning Disc
Front: HED J-2
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Thermoplastic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionLightning
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) YST Superlight

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-R80
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Lightning Carbon
Crankset parts and sizes 24/50/52 Teeth
Lightning Carbon
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Lightning R-84 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
True Temper Chromoly
Fork typeLightning S-2

Other Specs of Lightning R-84

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Lightning R-2
Saddle seatRecumbent Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


Rans Tailwind 2000 comparison online with competitors

Rans Tailwind

General Infos
Model Tailwind
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -Ice Red
Sizes - 35.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM 7.0 Levers
SRAM 7.0 Front and SRAM 7.0 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSRAM 7.0
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex AL-DA16
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 Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRANS Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano STX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-48
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 39/50/62 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversSRAM 7.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Rans Tailwind Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 7.0
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Tailwind

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


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