Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Lightning Thunderbolt
Recumbent bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $850.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Blue, Yellow
- Archive ID
- 87830
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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Brazed/welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Recumbent Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-200 |
| Front Derailleur | Epoch, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | Cyclone CPI, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 969, 122mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | TH-530 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-377A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Lightning |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Lightning |
| Saddle | Lighting Ergofit |
| Seatpost | N/A |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: Weinmann Zac 4019, Rear: Araya VP-20, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 20 x 1.75" ACS, Rear: 26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III |
| Wheel Size | Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.