Rans TAILWIND 1996 VS Lightning R-84 SL 2003 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 R-84 SL
General Infos| Model | R-84 SL |
| Manufacturer | Lightning |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Clear coated natural carbon |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar Front: 20 X 1.00 (inches) Grand Prix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | White Industries LTA |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Campagnolo XL Front: Sun Rims ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Titanium |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sedisport SL |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Lightning Carbon |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Lightning Carbon |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning R-84 SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly and aluminum |
| Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel Lightning S-2 |
Other Specs of Lightning R-84 SL
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Lightning Swing-Stay |
| 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 R-84 SL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lightning R-84 SL Recumbent here