Vision VR40BU 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | VR40BU |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Vision VR40BU Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Adjustable for 5'1 to 6'8 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.25 (inches) Specialized Fat BoyFront: 16 (inches) Kenda |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 16 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversTektro 862A Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal M-L18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly and Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Custom |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | SR Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 300 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Alpha 50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethSuntour XC Comp |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Vision VR40BU Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Suntour XC Pro |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Custom |
Other Specs of Vision VR40BU
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Available colors | - Teal- burgundy |
| Weight | 31.0 |
| Pedals details | SR and Suntour Low-Fat Sport |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Aluminum Frame Recumbent |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Vision VR40BU bike review
Vision produced the VR40BU bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,125.00.Vision Recumbent VR40BU can be found in a few colors, among these colors Teal and burgundy .
This bike is equiped with Front: 16" Kenda tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M-L18, 32-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro alloy levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used Chromoly / hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Custom high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VR40BU to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SR alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XC Comp, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Alpha 50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.