Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 50243
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | M-5 |
| Bicycle type | Recumbent |
| Archive ID | 50243 |
| Original MSRP | $2,500.00 |
| Colors | Light blue, red |
| Sizes | Adjustable for rider height:5'6" to 6'2" |
| Weight | 29 lb |
| Frame construction | Fillet brazed steel |
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| Frame material | 4130 chromoly |
| Fork | Lightning |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 116 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-90S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Buyer's choice |
| Brakes | Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers |
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| Headset | 1" Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
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| Handlebar | Buyer's choice |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Buyer's choice |
| Saddle | Lighting Ergofit aluminum rails |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| Rims | Sun Metal M17, 28-hole/36-hole |
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| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton, Rear: 650 x 20c |
| Wheel size | Front: 17", Rear: 650c wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.