Lightning P38-GL63 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | P38-GL63 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning P38-GL63 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Ritchey CrossbiteFront: 20 X 1.25 (inches) Schwalbe |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sachs 3 X 7Front: Sachs Quarz |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Sun Rims M14AFront: Bontrager Mack |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Rans V-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Rans Tilt and Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro GG |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) SpindlePhil Wood |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethRitchey Logic |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Lightning P38-GL63 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning P38-GL63
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Available colors | - Red- custom |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Lightning Recumbent Mesh With Pad |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the P38-GL63 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,049.99.Lightning Recumbent P38-GL63 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and custom .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" Schwalbe tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager Mack, Rear: Sun Rims M14A, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake rear brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL levers braking system and Front: Sachs Quarz, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans V-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P38-GL63 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans Tilt/Adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Logic, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL gear shift levers.