Lightning P-38C 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P-38C |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38C Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Super Sport UltraFront: 20 X 1.00 (inches) Continental Grand Prix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe SS-7 LeversCampagnolo Veloce Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Veloce CassetteFront: Campagnolo Veloce |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 36-holeSun Rims M14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Veloce |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Athena |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Veloce |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Speed-TH Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth8-speed |
Lightning P-38C Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onCampagnolo Veloce |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Athena |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping CrownTange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning S-1 |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38C
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Veloce |
| Available colors | - Black- chrome-plated- dark blue- gold- green- pink- red- silver- white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Recumbent Mesh Seat |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning P-38C bike review
Lightning produced the P-38C bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,990.00.P-38C bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent P-38C can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, chrome-plated, dark blue, gold, green, pink, red, silver and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.00" Continental Grand Prix tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims M14A, 20-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Veloce brakes, Dia-Compe SS-7 levers braking system and Front: Campagnolo Veloce, Rear: Campagnolo Veloce cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Chromoly material for the frame. Lightning high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38C to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Veloce, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Speed-TH bar-end gear shift levers.