Rans VIVO GL63 1998 VS Longbikes SLIPSTREAM 2015 specs comparison
Rans Vivo GL63
General InfosModel | Vivo GL63 |
Manufacturer | Rans |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Pearl white |
Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 20 X 1.25 (inches) Schwalbe |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop LeversMagura Hydraulic HS24 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sachs 3 X 7Front: Sachs Quarz |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeBontrager Mack |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rans V-Bar |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Rans Flip It |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-41 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38/50/61 TeethRitchey Logic |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Rans Vivo GL63 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | Ballistic 600 |
Other Specs of Rans Vivo GL63
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) TravelCane Creek AD-4 |
Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
Seat post extension | Not Available |

Longbikes Slipstream
General InfosModel | Slipstream |
Manufacturer | Longbikes |
Year of production | 2015 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Bright Chrome Yellow with clear coat & top mount decals |
Sizes | - 42-47 for Standard Size Frame (inches)- + 4 Long frame is 47 - 51. Longer or Shorter Frames available. (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Kenda Kwest Recumbent 100 Psi 1.5+ù26 (inches)Kenda Kwest Recumbent 100 Psi 1.5+ù20 (inches) |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid Mechanical Disc BB-7 |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 26 (inches) 32 Spoke 36 Spoke Black and Black Black and Black Velocity AeroheatVelocity Aeroheat 406 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | 4130 Tube 70.5 (inches) Std. Longer Or Shorter Frames Available Call. Triangulated Frame. Bolt On Rear Triangle With Removable Drop-outsDesigned And Handmade In Colorado |
Handlebar construction | 7/8 (inches) 6061-T6 Aluminum Tube |
Handlebar extender | Longbikes 2 Axis Adjustable For Perfect Hand and arm Positioning |
Handlebar stem details | Indirect Underseat |
Headset size | Threaded1 (inches) Alloy |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 2 Urethane Ball BearingSRAM |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 170 30/42/52 9spd CompatibleForged Aluminum |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace 9 Speed Bar Con's |
Rear gear set | Shimano LX 9 Speed 11-32 |
Longbikes Slipstream Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano LX |
Fork material | Chromoly Steel |
Fork type | 1 1/8 (inches) Chromoly Tapered Blade Disc Brake Only.1 (inches) Threaded |
Other Specs of Longbikes Slipstream
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Pedals details | Basic Platform Pedal |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Aluminum Tube Frame Full Mesh.Two Piece Hip-Hinged |
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 Vivo GL63 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rans Vivo GL63 Recumbent here
- Get your Longbikes Slipstream manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Longbikes Slipstream Recumbent here