Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 87830
| Model year | 1999 |
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| Brand | Lightning |
| Model | Thunderbolt |
| Bicycle type | Recumbent |
| Archive ID | 87830 |
| Original MSRP | $850.00 |
| Colors | Blue, Yellow |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| Frame construction | Brazed/welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| 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 | Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-377A levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
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| Handlebar | Lightning |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Lightning |
| Saddle | Lighting Ergofit |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.