Lightning R-84 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | R-84 |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning R-84 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra Front: 20 X 1.00 (inches) Grand Prix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | White Industries LTA |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Rear: Velocity Aero Head Front: Sun Rims ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning R-84 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly and aluminum |
| Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel Lightning S-2 |
Other Specs of Lightning R-84
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Clear coated natural carbon |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Lightning Swing-Stay |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning R-84 bike review
Lightning produced the R-84 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,500.00.
R-84 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and xlarge .
Lightning Recumbent R-84 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Clear coated natural carbon .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.00" Grand Prix tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims ME14A, Rear: Velocity Aero Head, 24-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and White Industries LTA hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Lightning Drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R-84 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG93 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.