Rans NIMBUS 1996 VS Lightning F-40 1997 specs comparison

Rans Nimbus 1996 comparison online with competitors

Rans Nimbus

General Infos
Model Nimbus
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red
-Black
Sizes - 33 (inches)
- 37 (inches)
- 40 (inches)
Sizes - 33 (inches)
- 37 (inches)
- 40 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 26c Specialized Transition
Front: 20 X 1 1/8 (inches) IRC Roadlite EX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-366A Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionRans C-Bar Or B-Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSR Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) YST Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Suntour XC-Comp
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Rans Nimbus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Nimbus

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsSR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRecumbant Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning F-40 1997 comparison online with competitors

Lightning F-40

General Infos
Model F-40
Manufacturer Lightning
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - purple
- red
- white
- yellow
-Dark blue
Sizes - Large
- medium
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type Chang Star 257A Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 36-hole
Sun Rims M17
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeFillet Brazed
Handlebar constructionLightning
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 28/50/54 Teeth
Suntour XC Comp
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
7-speed

Lightning F-40 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 Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeLightning S-1

Other Specs of Lightning F-40

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRecumbent Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


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