Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Lightning F-40

Recumbent bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$4,200.00
Sizes
Large, medium, xlarge
Colors
Light blue, red, white
Weight
33
Archive ID
58961
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionLugged steel
Frame Material4130 chromoly
ForkLightning S-1 Suspension
Fork MaterialTrue Temper chromoly, semi-sloping crown
Rear ShockLightning Elastomer, 1.0" travel

Drivetrain

ShiftersGrip Shift CX-DT
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSR alloy, 28/50/57 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN71, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBuyer's choice

Brakes

BrakesIBC hydraulic brakes, IBC hydraulic levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Stronglight A9
HandlebarLightning welded aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemN/A
SaddleLighting Ergofit aluminum rails
SeatpostN/A

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic MA-2, 28-hole/36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton, Rear: 700 x 25c Trek Isotech 3
Wheel SizeFront: 17", Rear: 700c wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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