Rans Gliss 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Gliss |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Gliss Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 36 (inches) / 91.44 (cm) - 36 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM 9.0 Levers SRAM 9.0 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex AL-DA16 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sha-Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RANS T-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | RANS Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-360N |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52/63 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 9.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Rans Gliss Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 9.0 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Aprebic |
Other Specs of Rans Gliss
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Techno Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-897 |
| Rear shock absorber | Cane Creek AD-5 |
| Saddle seat | RANS One-Piece Recumbent Seat |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Gliss bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.00.
Rans Recumbent Gliss can be found in a few colors, among these colors Techno Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.35" Primo Comet tires and Sha-Dar stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex AL-DA16, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with SRAM 9.0 brakes, SRAM 9.0 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. RANS T-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Gliss to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of RANS Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 42/52/63 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM 9.0 gear shift levers.
