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
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Parts And Accessories Rans Rocket GL63-T Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.25 (inches) Schwalbe City Marathon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (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 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 Tilt
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-20
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 38/50/60 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Rocket GL63-T

Component group setsRecumbent Medley
Available colors - Black
- custom
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRans Mesh
Seat post extensionRans Aluminum


Rans Rocket GL63-T bike review

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.