Lightning F-40 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | F-40 |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning F-40 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Panaracer T-Serv Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Front and Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Rear Levers Odyssey A-brake Front and Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Hayes Disc Front: Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 16-hole and 36-hole Rear: Sun Rims CR18 Front: HED Jet |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly and aluminum |
| Frame type | Brazed and welded |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threaded Shimano 105 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/46/54 Teeth SR Suntour CS-Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning F-40 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano RX-100 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown True Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning F-40
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue - Red - White - Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning F-40 bike review
Lightning produced the F-40 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,300.00.
F-40 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and xlarge .
Lightning Recumbent F-40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, Red, White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" Moulton tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: HED Jet, Rear: Sun Rims CR18, 16-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Odyssey A-brake front/Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc rear brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 front/Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc rear levers braking system and Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Hayes disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Chromoly/aluminum material for the frame. Lightning Drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this F-40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR Suntour CS-Comp, 28/46/54 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.