Lightning R-84 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | R-84 |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 Grand Prix Kevlar Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 17 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | IBC Hydraulic Levers IBC Hydraulic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 16-hole and 28-hole HED Jet and Campagnolo Omega XL Strada |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Titanium |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Monocoque |
| Frame type | One-piece Carbon Fiber |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) YST Light |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Hollow Pin Regina America SL50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Boone Helixx Titanium |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/40/52 Teeth Topline |
| 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 RX-100 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown True Temper Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning S-2 Suspension |
Other Specs of Lightning R-84
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Available colors | - Black - dark blue - light blue - red - white - yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Speedplay X-1 |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Lightning Elastomer |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit Aluminum Rails |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning R-84 bike review
Lightning produced the R-84 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,750.00.
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 Black, dark blue, light blue, red, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton tires and Union titanium spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by HED Jet/Campagnolo Omega XL Strada, 16-hole/28-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with IBC hydraulic brakes, IBC hydraulic levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Carbon fiber monocoque material for the frame. Lightning welded aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R-84 to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Topline, 24/40/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Regina America SL50 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.