Rans TAILWIND 1996 VS Lightning P-38 1997 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 P-38
General Infos| Model | P-38 |
| Manufacturer | Lightning |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- brown - chrome-plated - dark blue - gold - gray - green - pink - red - silve -Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Specialized Transition Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 16 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Not Available |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 36-hole Rear: Sun Rims M17 Front: Sun Rims M20 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/46/50 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning P-38 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 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Recumbent Mesh Seat |
| 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 P-38 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lightning P-38 Recumbent here