Vision R42 B/F (02) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | R42 B/F (02) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Vision R42 B/F (02) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Turbo T Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Schwalbe |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RX-100 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Sun Rims M14A Front: Sun Rims CR16 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Custom |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 127 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano RX-100 |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Vision R42 B/F (02) 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 type | Vision |
Other Specs of Vision R42 B/F (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano RX-100 |
| Available colors | - Burgundy - metallic teal |
| Weight | 29.0 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vision Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Vision R42 B/F (02) bike review
Vision produced the R42 B/F (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,645.00.
Vision Recumbent R42 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" Schwalbe tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims CR16, Rear: 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 B/F (02) 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.