Lightning P-38 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P-38 |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Xlarge - large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Trek IsoTech 3Front: 16 (inches) Kenda |
| 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 | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal M17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless 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 | 26/46/50 TeethSuntour XC Comp |
| 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 |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning RL |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Black- dark blue- gray- green- light blue- pink- red- silver- white |
| Weight | 25.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning P-38 bike review
Lightning produced the P-38 bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,000.00.P-38 bike is available in many sizes such as Xlarge , large , medium and small .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, dark blue, gray, green, light blue, pink, red, silver and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 16" Kenda tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M17, 32-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 500GX brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC 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 P-38 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning oversize bonded aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC Comp, 26/46/50 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.