Lightning R-84 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model R-84
First production 2002
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Lightning R-84 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix
Front: 20 X 1.00 (inches) Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer Rear: Campagnolo Vento
Front: Sun Rims ME14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Bladed
Campagnolo Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionLightning Drop
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) Shimano Deore XT

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur Triple
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Lightning R-84 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Campagnolo Racing Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Racing Triple
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork type 1.6 (inches) Travel
Lightning S-2

Other Specs of Lightning R-84

Component group setsCampagnolo Racing Triple
Available colors - Clear coated natural carbon
Weight 20.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Lightning Swing-Stay
Saddle seat Aluminum Frame
Lightning Ergofit
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning R-84 bike review

Lightning produced the R-84 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,200.00.
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" Continental Grand Prix tires and Campagnolo stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims ME14A, Rear: Campagnolo Vento. Lightning equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Centaur dual pivot brakes, Dia-Compe levers braking system and Campagnolo Centaur 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 Campagnolo Centaur Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Record chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Centaur Ergo gear shift levers.