Lightning M-5 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | M-5 |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning M-5 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 23c Panaracer Front: 24 X 1 3/8 (inches) Panaracer |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 24 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Advantage 292 Levers Dia-Compe 500GX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal M-13L |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Shimano 105 SC |
| 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 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC |
| Fork material | Chromoly |
| Fork type | M-5 |
Other Specs of Lightning M-5
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Black - red - white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| 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 1995 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,995.00.
Lightning Recumbent M-5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, red and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 24 x 1 3/8" Panaracer tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M-13L, 32-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 500GX brakes, Dia-Compe Advantage 292 levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
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 M-5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning oversize bonded aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105 SC, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90 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.
