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1993 Rans Nimbus

Velopedia Archive ID 40000

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Rans
Model	Nimbus
Bicycle type	Recumbent
Archive ID	40000
Original MSRP	$1,095.00
Sizes	33, 37, 40
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	4130 chrome-moly
Fork	RANS chrome-moly

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano/Sakae
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT thumbshifters
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	SR Radius, 42/52 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain	DID gold
Pedals	Sakae, Lowfat

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe AX II brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Rans
Stem	Sakae
Saddle	Rans

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Exage
Rims	Araya, 36-hole
Front tire	IRC Roadlite

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.