Vision R-42A 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model R-42A
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision R-42A Parts   
Available Sizes - Adjustable for rider height:5' to 6'7 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.00 (inches) Specialized Turbo S
Front: 16 (inches) Vision
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Suntour XC-Pro Levers
Suntour XC-Pro Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida LASER
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 SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Curve and Kinex
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/50 Teeth
Suntour XC-Comp
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Vision R-42A Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Vision R-42A

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Burgundy
- teal
Weight 27.0
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A550 RX-100
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision R-42A bike review

Vision produced the R-42A bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,500.00.
Vision Recumbent R-42A can be found in a few colors, among these colors Burgundy and teal .
This bike is equiped with Front: 16" Vision tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida LASER, 32-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Suntour XC-Pro brakes, Suntour XC-Pro 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-42A to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Custom.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC-Comp, 28/42/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.