Lightning P-38 FS 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P-38 FS
First production 2001
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-379A Levers
Odyssey A-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturerSun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed and lugged
Handlebar constructionLightning Drop
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsRecumbent Mix
Available colors - Black
- Blue
- Dark Blue
- Purple
- Red
- Teal
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Aluminum Frame
Lightning Ergofit
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning P-38 FS bike review

Lightning produced the P-38 FS bike in 2001 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 Black, Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Red, Teal 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 4130 chromoly 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.