Rans TAILWIND 1996 VS Vision R42 B/F (01) 1997 specs comparison

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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


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Vision R42 B/F (01)

General Infos
Model R42 B/F (01)
Manufacturer Vision
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - metallic teal
-Burgundy
Sizes - Rider can adjust manually

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Turbo T
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Vision HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RX-100
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims M14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCustom
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) YST 8002

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano RX-100
Gear shift leversSachs Wavey
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Vision R42 B/F (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material Sloping Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeVision

Other Specs of Vision R42 B/F (01)

Component group setsShimano RX-100
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


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