Lightning R-84 SL 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | R-84 SL |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning R-84 SL Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar 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 Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | White Industries LTA |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Campagnolo XL Front: Sun Rims ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Titanium |
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) Sedisport SL |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Lightning Carbon |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Lightning Carbon |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed |
Lightning R-84 SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly and aluminum |
| Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel Lightning S-2 |
Other Specs of Lightning R-84 SL
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Clear coated natural carbon |
| Weight | 20.0 |
| 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 SL bike review
Lightning produced the R-84 SL bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $6,500.00.
R-84 SL bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and xlarge .
Lightning Recumbent R-84 SL 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 titanium spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims ME14A, Rear: Campagnolo XL, 24-hole/28-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace 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 SL to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Lightning Carbon, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sedisport SL 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.
