Rans Tailwind 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rans |
| Model | Tailwind |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rans Tailwind Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 39 (inches) / 99.06 (cm) - 39 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Kenda |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-301 Levers Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Rans C-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | SR Kamakiri |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 200 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HP-20 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52 Teeth Tracer 200 RD |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Rans Tailwind Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Tourney TY-25 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Rans |
Other Specs of Rans Tailwind
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Available colors | - Black - dark blue - green - red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | SR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mesh Back Recumbent |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Rans produced the Tailwind bike in 1995 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 Black, dark blue, green and red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.50" Kenda tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Tektro RBP-301 levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans C-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tailwind to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SR Kamakiri.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer 200 RD, 42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HP-20 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.