Lightning P-38X 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P-38X |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning P-38X Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Xlarge - large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Trek IsoTech 3Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 LeversShimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal M17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Deore XT |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/46/50 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Lightning P-38X Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano RX-100 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning RL |
Other Specs of Lightning P-38X
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Black- dark blue- gray- green- light blue- pink- red- silver- white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning P-38X bike review
Lightning produced the P-38X bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,450.00.P-38X bike is available in many sizes such as Xlarge , large , medium and small .
Lightning Recumbent P-38X can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, dark blue, gray, green, light blue, pink, red, silver and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M17, 32-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
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 while the stems are made of Lightning oversize bonded aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 26/46/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90 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.