Rans TAILWIND 1996 VS Lightning B-2 DS 2000 specs comparison
Rans Tailwind
General Infos| Model | Tailwind |
| Manufacturer | Rans |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- hot red -Cool blue |
| Sizes |
- 36 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 36 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III Front: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Bulldog and Shimano Deore LX M-system |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | MIG and TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Rans D-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | SR Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46/58 Teeth Suntour XC-Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| 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-25 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | SR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Recumbant Mesh Seat |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
Lightning B-2 DS
General Infos| Model | B-2 DS |
| Manufacturer | Lightning |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Blue - Red -Black |
| Sizes |
- Large - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.25 (inches) Primo HP Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) City Jet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A Levers Odyssey A-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning B-2 DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Ballistic 600 A II |
Other Specs of Lightning B-2 DS
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Shockster RS3.5 |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit |
| 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 B-2 DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lightning B-2 DS Recumbent here