Lightning P-38 FS 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P-38 FS |
| First production | 2002 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38 FS Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Panaracer Pasela Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) City Jet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A Levers Odyssey A-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly and aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 105 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning P-38 FS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown True Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel Lightning S-1 |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38 FS
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Azure Blue - Black - Metallic Blue - Metallic Green - Metallic Mango - Red - Royal Blue - Silver - White - Yellow |
| Weight | 23.5 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning P-38 FS bike review
Lightning produced the P-38 FS bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,950.00.
P-38 FS bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 FS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Azure Blue, Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Metallic Mango, Red, Royal Blue, Silver, White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" City Jet tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18. Lightning equiped this exact model with Odyssey A-brake brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Chromoly/aluminum material for the frame. Lightning Drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38 FS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.