Lightning P-38 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P-38 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 Trek Isotech 3Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Raleigh |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 16 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 LeversDia-Compe 500GX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 36-holeSun Metal M17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Lugged Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
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) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/46/50 TeethSR Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Lightning P-38 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Black- dark blue- gold- gray- green- light blue- pink- red- silver- 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 P-38 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,995.00.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 Black, dark blue, gold, gray, green, light blue, pink, red, silver and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Raleigh 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 Dia-Compe 500GX brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system .
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 P-38 to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience SR alloy, 26/46/50 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.