Vision VR55 2001 Technical specs and features
Brand | Vision |
Model | VR55 |
First production | 2001 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Vision VR55 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Standard - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.25 (inches) Primo Front: 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Avid Arch Rival 40 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Maverick |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Brazed and welded |
Handlebar construction | ATP |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ATP |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Ultegra |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth 1-piece 170 (millimeters) |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Vision VR55 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Ballistic |
Other Specs of Vision VR55
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Available colors | - Orange - Green - Purple - Black - White - Silver |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) Travel Cane Creek AD-5 |
Saddle seat | ATP Comfort |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Vision VR55 bike review
Vision produced the VR55 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,995.00.
VR55 bike is available in many sizes such as Standard and xlarge .
Vision Recumbent VR55 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Orange, Green, Purple, Black, White and Silver .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.35" Primo tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Maverick, 32-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used Chromoly material for the frame. ATP high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VR55 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ATP.
For the smoothest biking experience 1-piece 170mm, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-59 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.