Rans TAILWIND 1996 VS Rans GLISS 2001 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


Rans Gliss 2001 comparison online with competitors

Rans Gliss

General Infos
Model Gliss
Manufacturer Rans
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Techno Yellow
Sizes - 36 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM 9.0 Levers
SRAM 9.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex AL-DA16
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRANS T-Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRANS Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-360N

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 42/52/63 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversSRAM 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Rans Gliss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeAprebic

Other Specs of Rans Gliss

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-897
Rear shock absorberCane Creek AD-5
Saddle seatRANS One-Piece Recumbent Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


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