Lightning Thunderbolt 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | Thunderbolt |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning Thunderbolt Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) ACS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-377A Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Araya VP-20 Front: Weinmann Zac 4019 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | Brazed and welded |
| Handlebar construction | Lightning |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Lightning |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle YST BB 969 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Cyclone CPI |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-200 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning Thunderbolt Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Epoch |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of Lightning Thunderbolt
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue - Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | TH-530 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Lighting Ergofit |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Lightning produced the Thunderbolt bike in 1999 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 Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Lightning Recumbent Thunderbolt can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" ACS tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Weinmann Zac 4019, Rear: Araya VP-20, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-377A levers braking system and Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Lightning high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Thunderbolt to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lightning.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone CPI, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-200 gear shift levers.