Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Storm Racing Cycles
Model Lightning XT
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionControl Tech
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 4.65 (inches) Travel
White Brothers DC 118DH

Other Specs of Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Black
- Blue
- Orange
- Polished
- Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla R
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Lite


Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT bike review

Storm Racing Cycles produced the Lightning XT bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,975.00.
Lightning XT bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Storm Racing Cycles Mountain bike Lightning XT can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Blue, Orange, Polished and Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Storm Racing Cycles equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Storm Racing Cycles used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Control Tech high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Lightning XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Storm Racing Cycles, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.