Rans NIMBUS 1997 VS Lightning F-40 1996 specs comparison
Rans Nimbus
General InfosModel | Nimbus |
Manufacturer | Rans |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Blue |
Sizes | - 33 (inches)- 37 (inches)- 40 (inches) |
Sizes | - 33 (inches)- 37 (inches)- 40 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus IIIFront: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-286A LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Sun Rims L18Front: Sun Rims |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rans |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethSuntour XC Comp |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Rans Nimbus Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rans Nimbus
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
Lightning F-40
General InfosModel | F-40 |
Manufacturer | Lightning |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red- white-Light blue |
Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Trek Isotech 3Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 17 (inches) |
Brakeset type | IBC Hydraulic LeversIBC Hydraulic Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-holeMavic MA-2 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | Lugged Steel |
Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/50/57 TeethSR Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth7-speed |
Lightning F-40 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Semi-sloping CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
Fork type | Lightning S-1 Suspension |
Other Specs of Lightning F-40
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelLightning Elastomer |
Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rans provided us with the latest version of its Nimbus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rans Nimbus Recumbent here
- Get your Lightning F-40 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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