Lightning F-40 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | F-40 |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 25c Trek Isotech 3Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | IBC Hydraulic LeversIBC Hydraulic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-holeMavic MA-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Lugged Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/50/57 TeethSR Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth7-speed |
Lightning F-40 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning S-1 Suspension |
Other Specs of Lightning F-40
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Available colors | - Light blue- red- white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelLightning Elastomer |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the F-40 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,200.00.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 Light blue, red and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic MA-2, 28-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with IBC hydraulic brakes, IBC hydraulic levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Lightning welded aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this F-40 to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience SR alloy, 28/50/57 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift CX-DT gear shift levers.