Rans Tailwind 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Tailwind |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Tailwind Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Fits 32 to 45 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.75 (inches) Primo Comet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM 5.0 Levers SRAM 5.0 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DA-16 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RANS Standard T-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-860 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52/62 Teeth TruVativ Elita |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 5.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 5.0 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Lightning |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue |
| Weight | 30.0 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-897 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Tailwind bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $899.00.
Rans Recumbent Tailwind can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.75" Primo Comet tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DA-16. Rans equiped this exact model with SRAM 5.0 brakes, SRAM 5.0 levers braking system and Shimano Deore hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. RANS Standard T-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tailwind to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Elita, 39/52/62 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM 5.0 gear shift levers.