Rans Nimbus 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Nimbus |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Nimbus Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 33 (inches) / 83.82 (cm) - 33 (inches) - 37 (inches) / 93.98 (cm) - 37 (inches) - 40 (inches) / 101.6 (cm) - 40 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III Front: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-286A Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Sun Rims L18 Front: Sun Rims |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rans |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Suntour XC Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Rans Nimbus Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rans Nimbus
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Blue - red |
| Weight | 29.0 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Nimbus bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,595.00.
Nimbus bike is available in many sizes such as 33 (inches), 37 (inches) and 40 (inches).
Rans Recumbent Nimbus can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.50" Haro tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims, Rear: Sun Rims L18, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-286A levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Nimbus to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC Comp, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.
