Rans Rocket SS 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Rocket SS |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Rocket SS Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.125 (inches) Continental Grand Prix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Machine Tech QL LeversMachine Tech QL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Phil Wood |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeHED |
| Spoke nipples type | Splined Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | BladedDT Titanium |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | OversizeChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded & MIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rans Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Rans |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Chris King |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN92 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38/52/62 TeethShimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600/White Industries |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Rans Rocket SS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Sachs Quarz |
| Derailleur (Rear) | White Industries |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Rocket SS
| Component group sets | Recumbent Medley |
| Available colors | - Custom |
| Weight | 26.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Rans Aluminum |
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Rans Rocket SS bike review
Rans produced the Rocket SS bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,549.99.Rans Recumbent Rocket SS can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.125" Continental Grand Prix tires and DT titanium spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by HED, 28-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Machine Tech QL brakes, Machine Tech QL levers braking system and Phil Wood 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 SS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR, 38/52/62 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-600/White Industries gear shift levers.