Rans Rocket BLT 63 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Rans
Model Rocket BLT 63
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Rans Rocket BLT 63 Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Holeshot II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Ritchey Logic Levers
Suntour XC Expert and Dia-Compe Bulldog Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sachs 3 X 7
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole and 36-hole
Rear: Araya RB-17
Front: Sun Rims L18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded & MIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRans Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRans Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46/58 Teeth
Suntour X-1
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Rans Rocket BLT 63 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Sachs Quarz
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Rocket BLT 63

Component group setsRecumbent Medley
Available colors - Black
- custom
- red
Weight 28.5
Pedals detailsVictor VP-988
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRans Mesh
Seat post extensionRans Aluminum


Rans Rocket BLT 63 bike review

Rans produced the Rocket BLT 63 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.99.
Rans Recumbent Rocket BLT 63 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, custom and red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.50" Haro Holeshot II tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims L18, Rear: Araya RB-17, 32-hole/36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Suntour XC Expert/Dia-Compe Bulldog front brakes, Ritchey Logic levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used Chromoly, oversize material for the frame. Rans aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rocket BLT 63 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour X-1, 36/46/58 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.