Lightning B-2 DS 2000 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | B-2 DS |
| First production | 2000 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning B-2 DS Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.25 (inches) Primo HPFront: 20 X 1.25 (inches) City Jet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A LeversOdyssey A-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Lightning B-2 DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) TravelBallistic 600 A II |
Other Specs of Lightning B-2 DS
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Black- Blue- Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelShockster RS3.5 |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum FrameLightning Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning B-2 DS bike review
Lightning produced the B-2 DS bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,250.00.B-2 DS bike is available in many sizes such as Large and small .
Lightning Recumbent B-2 DS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Blue and Red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" City Jet tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Odyssey A-brake brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano Deore hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Lightning Drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this B-2 DS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.