Rans S-5 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | S-5 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans S-5 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 42 (inches) / 106.68 (cm) - 42 (inches) |
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 | Magura HS11 Levers Magura Hydraulic HS11 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Velocity Aero Heat |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rans V-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Rans Flip-It |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52/62 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Rans S-5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans S-5
| Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Custom fade |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Rans Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the S-5 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,800.00.
Rans Recumbent S-5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Custom fade .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.125" Continental Grand Prix tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Aero Heat, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS11 brakes, Magura HS11 levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
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 S-5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans Flip-It.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 42/52/62 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 900 gear shift levers.