Rans Tailwind 1996 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Rans Tailwind bicycle

Brand	Rans
Model	Tailwind
First production	1996
Bike category	Recumbent
Bike sub-category	Recumbent
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
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 III Front: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe Bulldog and Shimano Deore LX M-system
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Weinmann Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union 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) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	36/46/58 Teeth Suntour XC-Comp
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-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 Crown 4130 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 Tailwind bike review

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.