Lightning R-84 1997 VS Vision VR44 2001 specs comparison
Lightning R-84
General InfosModel | R-84 |
Manufacturer | Lightning |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 KevlarFront: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton C-3 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 17 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe SS-7 LeversScott Superbrake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | White Industries Speed Racer |
Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 28-hole Rear: Lightning DiscFront: HED J-2 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeMarwi Thermoplastic |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Lightning |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Lightning |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) YST Superlight |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-R80 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleLightning Carbon |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/50/52 TeethLightning Carbon |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth8-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 CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
Fork type | Lightning S-2 |
Other Specs of Lightning R-84
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelLightning R-2 |
Saddle seat | Recumbent Mesh Seat |
Seat post extension | Not Available |

Vision VR44
General InfosModel | VR44 |
Manufacturer | Vision |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Green- Purple-Orange |
Sizes | - Small - standard - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.25 (inches) PrimoFront: 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL LeversAvid Arch Rival 40 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMaverick |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Brazed and welded |
Handlebar construction | ATP |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ATP |
Headset size | 1 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth1-piece 170 (millimeters) |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Vision VR44 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Semi-sloping CrownChromoly |
Fork type | ATP |
Other Specs of Vision VR44
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | ATP Comfort |
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 R-84 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lightning R-84 Recumbent here
- Get your Vision VR44 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Vision VR44 Recumbent here