Lightning P-38 XT 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P-38 XT |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38 XT 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 | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith 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) 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 XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown True Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38 XT
| 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 | Unspecified |
| 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 XT bike review
Lightning produced the P-38 XT bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,100.00.
P-38 XT bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent P-38 XT 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" City Jet tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 18-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT 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 XT 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.