Lightning Thunderbolt 2001 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | Thunderbolt |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning Thunderbolt Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) IRC MetroFront: 20 X 1.75 (inches) ACS Edge |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A LeversTektro 821A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Acera |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum MTB |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| 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 SealedThree Piece |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethDotek Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-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 Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of Lightning Thunderbolt
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue- Dark Blue- White- Yellow |
| Weight | 30.0 |
| Pedals details | ResinPlatform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum FrameLightning Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning Thunderbolt bike review
Lightning produced the Thunderbolt bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $850.00.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 Blue, Dark 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 main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays 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 Chromoly.
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.