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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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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Lugged steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 4130 chromoly |
| Fork | Lightning S-1 Suspension |
| Fork Material | True Temper chromoly, semi-sloping crown |
| Rear Shock | Lightning Elastomer, 1.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Grip Shift CX-DT |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | SR alloy, 28/50/57 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 116 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-90S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Buyer's choice |
Brakes
| Brakes | IBC hydraulic brakes, IBC hydraulic levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Stronglight A9 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Lightning welded aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | N/A |
| Saddle | Lighting Ergofit aluminum rails |
| Seatpost | N/A |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Mavic MA-2, 28-hole/36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton, Rear: 700 x 25c Trek Isotech 3 |
| Wheel Size | Front: 17", Rear: 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.