Vision R-42E 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | R-42E |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Vision R-42E 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 SFront: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Holeshot |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Suntour XC-Pro LeversSuntour XC-Pro Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida LASER |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Vision Above Or Below Seat |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Custom |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 127.5 (millimeters) SpindleCurve and Kinex |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/42/50 TeethSuntour XC-Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Vision R-42E 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 CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Vision |
Other Specs of Vision R-42E
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Burgundy- teal |
| Weight | 27.0 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-A550 RX-100 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vision Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Vision R-42E bike review
Vision produced the R-42E 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-42E 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 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-42E 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.