Rans S-5 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Rans
Model S-5
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Rans S-5 Parts   
Available Sizes - 42 (inches) / 106.68 (cm)
- 42 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.125 (inches) Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Magura HS11 Levers
Magura Hydraulic HS11 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Velocity Aero Heat
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRans V-Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRans Flip-It
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 42/52/62 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRans

Other Specs of Rans S-5

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore XT
Available colors - Custom fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRans Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Rans S-5 bike review

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.