Lightning R-84 1998 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Lightning R-84 bicycle

Brand	Lightning
Model	R-84
First production	1998
Bike category	Recumbent
Bike sub-category	Recumbent
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
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.