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2003 Lightning F-40

Velopedia Archive ID 30080

Overview

Model year2003
BrandLightning
ModelF-40
Bicycle typeRecumbent
Archive ID30080
Original MSRP$5,300.00
ColorsBlue, Red, White, Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionBrazed/welded
Frame materialChromoly/aluminum
ForkLightning
Fork materialTrue Temper chromoly, semi-sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRecumbent Mix
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Front derailleurShimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSR Suntour CS-Comp, 28/46/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesOdyssey A-brake front/Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc rear brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 front/Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc rear levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threaded Shimano 105
HandlebarLightning Drop
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleLightning Ergofit, Aluminum frame
SeatpostN/A

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano 105, Rear: Hayes disc
RimsFront: HED Jet, Rear: Sun Rims CR18, 16-hole/36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 1.25" Moulton, Rear: 700 x 28c Panaracer T-Serv
Wheel sizeFront: 20", 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.