Lightning THUNDERBOLT 1999 VS Vision VR40 STANDARD 1998 specs comparison
Lightning Thunderbolt
General InfosModel | Thunderbolt |
Manufacturer | Lightning |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Yellow -Blue |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) ACS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-377A Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Araya VP-20 Front: Weinmann Zac 4019 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | Brazed and welded |
Handlebar construction | Lightning |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Lightning |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle YST BB 969 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Cyclone CPI |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-200 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning Thunderbolt Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Epoch |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of Lightning Thunderbolt
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Pedals details | TH-530 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit |
Seat post extension | Not Available |

Vision VR40 Standard
General InfosModel | VR40 Standard |
Manufacturer | Vision |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red -Metallic teal |
Sizes |
- Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 (inches) Vision HP Front: 16 (inches) Or 20 (inches) Vision HP |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 16 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Tektro 361 Levers Dia-Compe Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano RSX Q and R Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 2 (inches) DOM Cromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Vision Above Or Below Seat |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 3002 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Vision VR40 Standard Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Suntour XC Pro |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Rigid Or Ballistic Suspension |
Other Specs of Vision VR40 Standard
Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
Pedals details | Wellgo |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Nylon Mesh |
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 Thunderbolt bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lightning Thunderbolt Recumbent here
- Get your Vision VR40 Standard manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Vision VR40 Standard Recumbent here