Rans Tailwind 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Rans
Model Tailwind
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset typeDia-Compe Bulldog and Shimano Deore LX M-system
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeMIG and TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionRans D-Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSR Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) YST Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46/58 Teeth
Suntour XC-Comp
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRans

Other Specs of Rans Tailwind

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - Cool blue
- hot red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsSR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRecumbant Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


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.