Lightning P-38 2002 Technical specs and features
Brand | Lightning |
Model | P-38 |
First production | 2002 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Panaracer Pasela Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) City Jet |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A Levers Odyssey A-brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly and aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 105 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning P-38 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown True Temper Chromoly |
Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Available colors | - Azure Blue - Black - Metallic Blue - Metallic Green - Metallic Mango - Red - Royal Blue - Silver - White - Yellow |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the P-38 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,600.00.
P-38 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Azure Blue, Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Metallic Mango, Red, Royal Blue, Silver, White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" City Jet tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18. Lightning equiped this exact model with Odyssey A-brake brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Chromoly/aluminum material for the frame. Lightning Drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.