Vision R45 A/E (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model R45 A/E (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision R45 A/E (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.00 (inches) Specialized Turbo T
Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Schwalbe
Bike rear tireNot 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 brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims M14A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith 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 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
Cook Bros. E
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Extreme
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Vision R45 A/E (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Vision R45 A/E (02)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Custom
Weight 23.5
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A550
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision R45 A/E (02) bike review

Vision produced the R45 A/E (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,375.00.
Vision Recumbent R45 A/E (02) can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" Schwalbe tires and Wheelsmith 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 600 Ultegra 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 R45 A/E (02) to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Cook Bros. E, 28/42/52 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 Power Grip Extreme gear shift levers.