Vision R-40F 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model R-40F
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision R-40F Parts   
Available Sizes - Adjustable for rider height:5' to 6'7 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Fat Boy
Front: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Holeshot
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro 360P Levers
Tektro 862A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida AS-26
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionVision Above Or Below Seat
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCustom
Headset size1 (inches) YST 8002

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Suntour XC-Ltd
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Vision R-40F Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Suntour XC-Comp
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeVision

Other Specs of Vision R-40F

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Burgundy
- teal
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsUnion 672
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision R-40F bike review

Vision produced the R-40F bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,175.00.
Vision Recumbent R-40F can be found in a few colors, among these colors Burgundy and teal .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.50" Haro Holeshot tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida AS-26, 32-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro 360P levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used Chromoly/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Vision above or below seat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R-40F to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Custom.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC-Ltd, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.