Lightning P-38X 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P-38X
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Lightning P-38X Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Trek Isotech 3
Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 36-hole
Mavic MA-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeLugged Steel
Handlebar constructionLightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Deore XT

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 26/46/50 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Lightning P-38X Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
True Temper Chromoly
Fork typeLightning S-1 Suspension

Other Specs of Lightning P-38X

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Black
- dark blue
- gold
- gray
- green
- light blue
- pink
- red
- silver
- white
Weight 25.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Lightning Elastomer
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning P-38X bike review

Lightning produced the P-38X bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,890.00.
P-38X bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent P-38X can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, dark blue, gold, gray, green, light blue, pink, red, silver and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic MA-2, 28-hole/36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Lightning welded aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P-38X to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 26/46/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift CX-DT gear shift levers.