Lightning P-38 1994 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P-38
First production 1994
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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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 Kenda
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Kenda
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Levers
Dia-Compe 500GX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSuntour SL
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Metal M17
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeLugged Steel
Handlebar constructionLightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainSedis
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/46/50 Teeth
SR FLC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 12 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Lightning P-38 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Suntour XC Expert
Derailleur (Rear)Suntour XC Expert
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTrue Temper Chtomoly

Other Specs of Lightning P-38

Component group setsSuntour and GripShift
Available colors - Not found
Weight 25.0
Pedals detailsSR and Suntour SP-100
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Aluminum Rails
Nylon Mesh Cover
Lighting Ergofit
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning P-38 bike review

Lightning produced the P-38 bike in 1994 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,850.00.
P-38 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Kenda tires while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M17, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 500GX brakes, levers braking system and Suntour SL 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 SR FLC, 26/46/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sedis 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.