Vision R42 A/E (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model R42 A/E (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision R42 A/E (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Turbo T
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Vision HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RX-100
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims M14A
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 8002

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-90S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano RX-100
Gear shift leversSachs Wavey
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Vision R42 A/E (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material Sloping Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeVision

Other Specs of Vision R42 A/E (01)

Component group setsShimano RX-100
Available colors - Burgundy
- metallic teal
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision R42 A/E (01) bike review

Vision produced the R42 A/E (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,495.00.
Vision Recumbent R42 A/E (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Burgundy and metallic teal .
This bike is equiped with Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Vision HP tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims M14A, 32-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Shimano RX-100 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 R42 A/E (01) to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs Wavey gear shift levers.