Lightning M-5 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model M-5
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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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 tireNot 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 brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 36-hole
Sun Metal M17
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionOptional
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsOptional
Headset size1 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversGrip 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 material4130 chromoly c
Fork typeLightning

Other Specs of Lightning M-5

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Light blue
- red
Weight 29.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning M-5 bike review

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.