Vision VR30 Elan 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model VR30 Elan
First production 1997
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Folding Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision VR30 Elan Parts   
Available Sizes - Standard
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Continental Top Tour
Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 20 (inches) Wheels
Front: 16 (inches)
Brakeset type Dia-Compe Tech 77 Levers
Sachs Drum Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sachs Elan 12
Front: Sachs 5000
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rear: Araya RB-17
Front: Weinmann 2115
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionVision
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsVision
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 120 (millimeters) Spindle
Phil Wood
Crankset parts and sizes 52 Teeth
Sugino Team XP
Gear shift leversSachs Elan 12
Rear gear set 26 Teeth
12-speed Internal

Vision VR30 Elan Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeVision

Other Specs of Vision VR30 Elan

Component group setsRecumbent Medley
Available colors - Custom
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Vision MMC
Saddle seatVision Nylon Mesh
Seat post extensionTrack Extruded Adjustable


Vision VR30 Elan bike review

Vision produced the VR30 Elan bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,069.99.
VR30 Elan bike is available in many sizes such as Standard and xlarge .
Vision Recumbent VR30 Elan can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Primo HP tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Weinmann 2115, Rear: Araya RB-17, 36-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Sachs drum brakes, Dia-Compe Tech 77 levers braking system and Front: Sachs 5000, Rear: Sachs Elan 12 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Vision high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VR30 Elan to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Vision.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Team XP, 52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs Elan 12 gear shift levers.