Lightning M-5 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | M-5 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning M-5 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Adjustable for rider height:5'6 to 6'2 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 650 X 20c Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 650c Wheels Front: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-hole Sun Metal M17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Optional |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Optional |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Lightning M-5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly c |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning M-5
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Light blue - red |
| Weight | 29.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the M-5 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,500.00.
Lightning Recumbent M-5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Light blue and red .
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 Sun Metal M17, 28-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Optional high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M-5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Optional.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 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.