Lightning P-38 Ultegra 2003 Technical specs and features
Brand | Lightning |
Model | P-38 Ultegra |
First production | 2003 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38 Ultegra Parts |
Available Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Super Sport UltraFront: 20 X 1.25 (inches) Grand Prix |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 LeversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | White Industries LTA |
Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 36-hole Rear: Velocity Aero HeadFront: Sun Rims ME14A |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly and aluminum |
Frame type | Brazed and welded |
Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threaded Shimano Ultegra |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano Ultegra Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Lightning P-38 Ultegra Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Ultegra Triple |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
Fork material | Semi-sloping CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38 Ultegra
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Available colors | - Azure Blue- Chrome Silver- Crimson Red- Jet Black- Mango Metallic- Metallic Blue- Metallic Green- Royal Blue- White- Yellow |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Aluminum FrameLightning Ergofit |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the P-38 Ultegra bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,500.00.P-38 Ultegra bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and xlarge .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 Ultegra can be found in a few colors, among these colors Azure Blue, Chrome Silver, Crimson Red, Jet Black, Mango Metallic, Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Royal Blue, White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" Grand Prix tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims ME14A, Rear: Velocity Aero Head, 18-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and White Industries LTA 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 Ultegra to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra Triple, 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.