Lightning F-40 1993 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | F-40 |
| First production | 1993 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning F-40 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Medium - Large - Extra-Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Mathauser Hydraulic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-hole Sun Metal M-13L |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Pacific Tube 4130 |
| Frame type | Lugged Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning 7/8 In. Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | Sedisport |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/50/54 Teeth SR FLC |
| Gear shift levers | Gripshift |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning F-40 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Suntour XC Pro |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Suntour XC Pro |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Lightning S-1 |
Other Specs of Lightning F-40
| Component group sets | Suntour XC Pro |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | 33 |
| Pedals details | Shimano 105S Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the F-40 bike in 1993 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,000.00.
F-40 bike is available in many sizes such as Medium , Large and Extra-Large .
Lightning Recumbent F-40 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Moulton tires while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M-13L, 28-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Mathauser hydraulic brakes, levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Pacific Tube 4130 material for the frame. Lightning 7/8 in. Welded Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this F-40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR FLC, 28/50/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sedisport chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Gripshift gear shift levers.