Rans TAILWIND 2001 VS Lightning F-40 1996 specs comparison
Rans Tailwind
General Infos| Model | Tailwind |
| Manufacturer | Rans |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Flash Red |
| Sizes |
- 35.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 35.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.75 (inches) Primo Comet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM 7.0 Levers SRAM 7.0 Front and SRAM 7.0 Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | SRAM 7.0 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex AL-DA16 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sha-Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RANS Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | RANS Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Shimano STX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52/62 Teeth Dotek Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 7.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 7.0 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Aprebic |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-897 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | RANS One-Piece Recumbent Seat |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
Lightning F-40
General Infos| Model | 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 3 Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | IBC Hydraulic Levers IBC Hydraulic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-hole Mavic MA-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/50/57 Teeth SR Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown True 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) Travel Lightning Elastomer |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rans provided us with the latest version of its Tailwind bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rans Tailwind Recumbent here
- Get your Lightning F-40 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lightning F-40 Recumbent here