Rans Stratus GL 63-T 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Rans
Model Stratus GL 63-T
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Rans Stratus GL 63-T Parts   
Available Sizes - 37 (inches) / 93.98 (cm)
- 37 (inches)
- 40 (inches) / 101.6 (cm)
- 40 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Avocet Cross
Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Tioga Comp ST
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
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
Rear: Specialized GX
Front: 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
Handlebar constructionRans
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSR
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Ritchey Logic
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
3-speed Internal X 7-speed

Rans Stratus GL 63-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 Stratus GL 63-T

Component group setsRecumbent Medley
Available colors - Galaxy
- Sharkskin
Weight 29.5
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRans Mesh
Seat post extensionTrack Extruded Adjustable


Rans Stratus GL 63-T bike review

Rans produced the Stratus GL 63-T bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,399.99.
Stratus GL 63-T bike is available in many sizes such as 37 (inches) and 40 (inches).
Rans Recumbent Stratus GL 63-T can be found in a few colors, among these colors Galaxy and Sharkskin .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp ST tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Araya RB-17, Rear: Specialized GX, 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 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Stratus GL 63-T to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SR.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Logic, 24/36/46 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 gear shift levers.