Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 55848
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | R-84 |
| Bicycle type | Recumbent |
| Archive ID | 55848 |
| Original MSRP | $5,750.00 |
| Colors | Black, dark blue, light blue, red, white, yellow |
| Sizes | Large, medium, xlarge |
| Weight | 19.5 lb |
| Frame construction | One-piece carbon fiber |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Carbon fiber monocoque |
| Fork | Lightning S-2 Suspension |
| Fork material | True Temper chromoly, semi-sloping crown |
| Rear shock | Lightning Elastomer, 1.0" travel |
| Shifters | Grip Shift CX-DT |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Crankset | Topline, 24/40/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Boone Helixx titanium, 118 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | Regina America SL50, hollow pin, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Speedplay X-1 (clipless) |
| Brakes | IBC hydraulic brakes, IBC hydraulic levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/4" YST Light |
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| Handlebar | Lightning welded aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | N/A |
| Saddle | Lighting Ergofit aluminum rails |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| Rims | HED Jet/Campagnolo Omega XL Strada, 16-hole/28-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Union titanium, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton, Rear: 700 x 25c Continental Grand Prix kevlar |
| Wheel size | Front: 17", Rear: 700c wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.