Rans Tailwind 1999 Technical specs and features
Brand | Rans |
Model | Tailwind |
First production | 1999 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Rans Tailwind Parts |
Available Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | SRAM ESP 7.0 Levers SRAM ESP 7.0 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX |
Rims manufacturer | Alex DA-16 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rans Flip-It |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Rans |
Headset size | Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/25/62 Teeth Dotek |
Gear shift levers | SRAM ESP 7.0 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano RSX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 7.0 |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Available colors | - Emerald Green |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-879 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Rans |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Tailwind bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $995.00.
Rans Recumbent Tailwind can be found in a few colors, among these colors Emerald Green .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.35" Primo Comet tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DA-16. Rans equiped this exact model with SRAM ESP 7.0 brakes, SRAM ESP 7.0 levers braking system and Shimano STX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans Flip-It high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tailwind to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans.
For the smoothest biking experience Dotek, 39/25/62 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM ESP 7.0 gear shift levers.