Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT/Hayes 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Storm Racing Cycles
Model Lightning XT/Hayes
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/Hayes 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 Hayes Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesHayes and Hugi
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya RM-15
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/Hayes 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 and magnesium
Fork type 4.5 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou X-Vert R

Other Specs of Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT/Hayes

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Black
- Blue
- Orange
- Polished
- Red
Weight 29.0
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/Hayes bike review

Storm Racing Cycles produced the Lightning XT/Hayes bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,195.00.
Lightning XT/Hayes bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Storm Racing Cycles Mountain bike Lightning XT/Hayes 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 Araya RM-15, 32-hole. Storm Racing Cycles equiped this exact model with Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers braking system and Hayes/Hugi 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/Hayes 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.