Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Lightning Stealth

Velopedia Archive ID 55219

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Lightning
Model	Stealth
Bicycle type	Recumbent
Archive ID	55219
Original MSRP	$1,195.00
Colors	Black, red
Sizes	Adjustable for rider height:5'2" to 6'8"
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Fillet brazed steel
Frame material	4130 chromoly
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Sachs 3000, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Tioga Surefoot II

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe FSE levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" YST steel
Handlebar	Lightning welded aluminum
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	N/A
Saddle	Lighting Ergofit aluminum rails
Seatpost	N/A

Wheels & tires

Rims	Weinmann alloy, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Raleigh, Rear: 26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus
Wheel size	Front: 16", Rear: 26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.