Ryan Vanguard 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Ryan |
Model | Vanguard |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Ryan Vanguard Parts |
Available Sizes | - Adjustable for rider height:5'2 to 6'2 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.25 (inches) Specialized Fat Boy Front: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Ninja |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Pederson SE Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Bontrager BCX-3 |
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 | Ryan |
Handlebar extender | Advent |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tioga Expert |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 32/42/52 Teeth SR Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 13 - 32 Teeth 7-speed |
Ryan Vanguard Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Pyramid |
Other Specs of Ryan Vanguard
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Available colors | - Black - dark blue - green - red - teal |
Weight | 30.5 |
Pedals details | SR and Suntour Low-Fat |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Recumbent |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Ryan produced the Vanguard bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,650.00.
Ryan Recumbent Vanguard can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, dark blue, green, red and teal .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.50" Haro Ninja tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager BCX-3, 36-hole. Ryan equiped this exact model with Pederson SE brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ryan used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Ryan high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vanguard to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience SR alloy, 32/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ryan, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.