Rans TAILWIND 1997 VS Lightning M-5 1996 specs comparison
Rans Tailwind
General Infos| Model | Tailwind |
| Manufacturer | Rans |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Black |
| Sizes |
- 36 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 36 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-286A Levers Suntour XC LTD Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | MIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rans T-Bar |
| 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) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46/58 Teeth Suntour X-1 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Wellgo |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
Lightning M-5
General Infos| Model | M-5 |
| Manufacturer | Lightning |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Light blue |
| Sizes |
- Adjustable for rider height:5'6 to 6'2 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 650 X 20c Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 650c Wheels Front: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-hole Sun Metal M17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Optional |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Optional |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
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-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Lightning M-5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly c |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning M-5
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| 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 M-5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lightning M-5 Recumbent here