Lightning P-38 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P-38
First production 1998
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Lightning P-38 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- womens large
- womens medium
- womens small
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 28c Specialized Transition
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset typeNot Available
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 36-hole
Rear: Sun Rims M17
Front: Sun Rims M20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeFillet Brazed
Handlebar constructionLightning
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 28/46/50 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Lightning P-38 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeLightning

Other Specs of Lightning P-38

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Available colors - Black
- blue
- gold
- green
- pink
- purple
- red
- silver
- teal
- white
- yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRecumbent Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning P-38 bike review

Lightning produced the P-38 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,095.00.
P-38 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , womens large , womens medium , womens small and xlarge .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, blue, gold, green, pink, purple, red, silver, teal, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Primo HP tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims M20, Rear: Sun Rims M17, 20-hole/36-hole..
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Chromoly material for the frame. Lightning high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 28/46/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.