Vision R40 B/F (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model R40 B/F (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision R40 B/F (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.75 (inches) Specialized Fat Boy
Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Haro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-286A Levers
Dia-Compe VC-2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RSX
Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Sun Rims L18
Front: Weinmann 4019
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCustom
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) YST 541AE

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Suntour XC Comp
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Vision R40 B/F (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Suntour XC Pro
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Sloping Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeVision

Other Specs of Vision R40 B/F (02)

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Burgundy
- metallic teal
Weight 32.0
Pedals detailsWellgo With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision R40 B/F (02) bike review

Vision produced the R40 B/F (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,175.00.
Vision Recumbent R40 B/F (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Burgundy and metallic teal .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" Haro tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Weinmann 4019, Rear: Sun Rims L18, 32-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Tektro RBP-286A levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Custom high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R40 B/F (02) to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC Comp, 28/38/48 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 Sachs Power Grip Plus gear shift levers.