Rans Rocket 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Rocket |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Rocket Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 42 (inches) / 106.68 (cm)- 42 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-366A LeversDia-Compe Bulldog and Suntour XC-Expert Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | MIG and TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Rans V-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Rans V-Riser |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-CS11 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46/58 TeethSuntour XC-Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Rans Rocket Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-25 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Rocket
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Available colors | - Cool blue- gray- hot red |
| Weight | 30.0 |
| Pedals details | SR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Recumbant Mesh Seat |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Rocket bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,095.00.Rans Recumbent Rocket can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cool blue, gray and hot red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann alloy, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Bulldog/Suntour XC-Expert brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans V-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rocket to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans V-Riser.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC-Comp, 36/46/58 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.