Rans Stratus SS 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Rans
Model Stratus SS
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Rans Stratus SS 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 1.00 (inches) Continental Grand Prix
Front: 20 X 1.125 (inches) Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Machine Tech QL Levers
Machine Tech QL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Chris King Cassette
Front: Chris King
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
HED
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Bladed
HED Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEasy Racer
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSR
Headset size1 (inches) Chris King

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN92
Crankset parts and sizes 28/44/53 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600/White Industries
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Rans Stratus SS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Sachs Quarz
Derailleur (Rear)White Industries
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Stratus SS

Component group setsRecumbent Medley
Available colors - Custom
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRans Mesh
Seat post extensionTrack Extruded Adjustable


Rans Stratus SS bike review

Rans produced the Stratus SS bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,899.99.
Stratus SS bike is available in many sizes such as 37 (inches) and 40 (inches).
Rans Recumbent Stratus SS can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.125" Continental Grand Prix tires and HED stainless steel 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 Front: Chris King, Rear: Chris King cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used Chromoly, oversize material for the frame. Easy Racer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Stratus SS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SR.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR, 28/44/53 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.