Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 68096
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | R-84 |
| Bicycle type | Recumbent |
| Archive ID | 68096 |
| Original MSRP | $5,900.00 |
| Colors | Black, dark blue, red, white, yellow |
| Sizes | Custom |
| Weight | 18.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Carbon fiber composite |
| Fork | Lightning S-2 |
| Fork material | True Temper chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | Lightning R-2, 1.0" travel |
| Shifters | Grip Shift CX-DT |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Lightning carbon, 24/50/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Lightning carbon (integral to crankarm), 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-R80, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Scott Superbrake brakes, Dia-Compe SS-7 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/4" YST Superlight |
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| Handlebar | Lightning |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Lightning |
| Saddle | Recumbent mesh seat |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| Hubs | White Industries Speed Racer |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: HED J-2, Rear: Lightning disc, 20-hole/28-hole |
| Spokes | Marwi thermoplastic, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton C-3, 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 September 22, 2026.