Lightning R-84 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | R-84 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning R-84 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Custom |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton C-3 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe SS-7 Levers Scott Superbrake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | White Industries Speed Racer |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 28-hole Rear: Lightning Disc Front: HED J-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Marwi Thermoplastic |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) YST Superlight |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-R80 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Lightning Carbon |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/50/52 Teeth Lightning Carbon |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Lightning R-84 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown True Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning S-2 |
Other Specs of Lightning R-84
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Dark blue - purple - red - white - yellow |
| Weight | 19.2 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Lightning R-2 |
| Saddle seat | Recumbent Mesh Seat |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning R-84 bike review
Lightning produced the R-84 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,750.00.
Lightning Recumbent R-84 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue, purple, red, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton C-3 tires and Marwi thermoplastic spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: HED J-2, Rear: Lightning Disc, 20-hole/28-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Scott Superbrake brakes, Dia-Compe SS-7 levers braking system and White Industries Speed Racer hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Lightning high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R-84 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning.
For the smoothest biking experience Lightning Carbon, 24/50/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-R80 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.