Lightning P-38X 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P-38X
First production 1995
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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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 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 287 Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal M17
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionLightning Welded Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLightning Oversize Bonded Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Deore XT

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
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 and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
True Temper Chromoly
Fork typeLightning RL

Other Specs of Lightning P-38X

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Black
- dark blue
- gray
- green
- light blue
- pink
- red
- silver
- white
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatLighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails
Seat post extensionNot Available


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.