Vision R-45E 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model R-45E
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision R-45E 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: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Holeshot
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Suntour XC-Pro Levers
Suntour XC-Pro Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal M14A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

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

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Curve and Kinex
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/50 Teeth
Cook Bros. RS
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Vision R-45E Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Vision R-45E

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Black
- Buyer's choice
- dark blue
- green
- light blue
- red
- silver
- white
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A550 RX-100
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision R-45E bike review

Vision produced the R-45E bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,500.00.
Vision Recumbent R-45E can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Buyer's choice, dark blue, green, light blue, red, silver and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.50" Haro Holeshot tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M14A, 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 material for the frame. Vision above or below seat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R-45E to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Custom.
For the smoothest biking experience Cook Bros. RS, 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.