Lightning Thunderbolt 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | Thunderbolt |
| First production | 2002 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning Thunderbolt Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) IRC Metro Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) ACS Edge |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A Levers Tektro 821A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Acera |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum MTB |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | LCD Tilt Steering |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Three Piece |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Dotek Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning Thunderbolt Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Acera Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of Lightning Thunderbolt
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Azure Blue - Royal Blue - White - Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the Thunderbolt bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $795.00.
Thunderbolt bike is available in many sizes such as Large and small .
Lightning Recumbent Thunderbolt can be found in a few colors, among these colors Azure Blue, Royal Blue, White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" ACS Edge tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Tektro 821A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano Acera hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Chromoly, butted material for the frame. Aluminum MTB high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Thunderbolt to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of LCD Tilt Steering.
For the smoothest biking experience Dotek aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM MRX gear shift levers.