Lightning P-38 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P-38
First production 1995
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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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 3
Front: 16 (inches) Kenda
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Dia-Compe 500GX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal M17
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionLightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/46/50 Teeth
Suntour XC Comp
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
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 Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
True Temper Chromoly
Fork typeLightning RL

Other Specs of Lightning P-38

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Black
- dark blue
- gray
- green
- light blue
- pink
- red
- silver
- white
Weight 25.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


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.