Rans TAILWIND 1996 VS Linear MACH III CLUB 1998 specs comparison

Rans Tailwind 1996 comparison online with competitors

Rans Tailwind

General Infos
Model Tailwind
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 1996
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset typeDia-Compe Bulldog and Shimano Deore LX M-system
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeMIG and TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionRans D-Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSR Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) YST Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46/58 Teeth
Suntour XC-Comp
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Tailwind

Component group setsShimano STX
Pedals detailsSR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRecumbant Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


Linear Mach III Club 1998 comparison online with competitors

Linear Mach III Club

General Infos
Model Mach III Club
Manufacturer Linear
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - black anodized
-Aluminum clear anodized
Sizes - Built to fit
- adjustable sizing

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Primo HP
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 20 (inches) Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-286A Levers
Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sachs 3 X 7
Front: Sachs New Success
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims M14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBelow-seat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type112 (millimeters) Spindle
Crankset parts and sizes48 teeth c
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
3-speed Internal X 7-speed

Linear Mach III Club Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs Plasma
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeCustom

Other Specs of Linear Mach III Club

Component group setsSachs Neos
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCustom
Seat post extensionNot Available


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