Rans Rocket GL63-T 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Rans |
Model | Rocket GL63-T |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Rans Rocket GL63-T Parts |
Available Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 20 X 1.25 (inches) Schwalbe City Marathon |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sachs 3 X 7 Front: Sachs New Success |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya RB-17 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Oversize Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded & MIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rans Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Rans Tilt |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-20 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38/50/60 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Rans Rocket GL63-T Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Sachs Quarz |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Rocket GL63-T
Component group sets | Recumbent Medley |
Available colors | - Black - custom - red |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
Seat post extension | Rans Aluminum |
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Rans produced the Rocket GL63-T bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,149.99.
Rans Recumbent Rocket GL63-T can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, custom and red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.25" Schwalbe City Marathon tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya RB-17, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system and Front: Sachs New Success, 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 GL63-T to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans tilt.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 38/50/60 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-20 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.