Rans Tailwind 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Rans |
Model | Tailwind |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Rans Tailwind Parts |
Available Sizes | - 36 (inches) / 91.44 (cm)- 36 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus IIIFront: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Bulldog and Shimano Deore LX M-system |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
Frame type | MIG and TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Rans D-Bar |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | SR Alloy |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-CS11 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46/58 TeethSuntour XC-Comp |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-25 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Available colors | - Cool blue- hot red |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | SR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Recumbant Mesh Seat |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Tailwind bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $985.00.Rans Recumbent Tailwind can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cool blue and hot red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann alloy, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Bulldog/Shimano Deore LX M-system braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans D-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tailwind to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SR alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC-Comp, 36/46/58 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.