Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Lightning P-38

Recumbent bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP: $1,995.00
Sizes: Large, medium, small, xlarge
Colors: Black, dark blue, gold, gray, green, light blue, pink, red, silver, white
Weight: 25
Archive ID: 54477

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Frameset

Frame Construction	Lugged steel
Frame Material	4130 chromoly
Fork	Lightning
Fork Material	True Temper chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear Shock	N/A

Component Group	Shimano Deore LX
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, 26/46/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-UN51, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-90S, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Buyer's choice

Brakes	Dia-Compe 500GX brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Headset	1" Stronglight A9
Handlebar	Lightning welded aluminum
Handlebar Extensions	N/A
Stem	N/A
Saddle	Lighting Ergofit aluminum rails
Seatpost	N/A

Rims	Sun Metal M17, 28-hole/36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Raleigh, Rear: 700 x 28c Trek Isotech 3
Wheel Size	Front: 16", Rear: 700c wheels

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