Lightning Thunderbolt Sport 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | Thunderbolt Sport |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Lightning Thunderbolt Sport Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large/xlarge - small/medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Kenda Kwest Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Kenda Kwest |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBO-377A Levers Aluminum 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 | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum MTB |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | LCD Tilt Steering |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Chin Haur CH-47 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Cyclone AL-337 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Lightning Thunderbolt Sport Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Epoch M811S |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Lightning Thunderbolt Sport
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | 30.0 |
| 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 Thunderbolt Sport bike review
Lightning produced the Thunderbolt Sport bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
Thunderbolt Sport bike is available in many sizes such as Large/xlarge and small/medium .
Lightning Recumbent Thunderbolt Sport can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" Kenda Kwest tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBO-377A 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 Sport to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of LCD Tilt Steering.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone AL-337, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-71 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM MRX gear shift levers.
