Lightning R-84 SL 2003 Technical specs and features

General specs of Lightning R-84 SL bicycle

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.